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Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas Recipe

ByRita Bennet October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Introduction

These heart-shaped mini pizzas are a fun and delicious way to share a homemade treat with loved ones. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, they bring creativity and flavor together in bite-sized form.

Small heart-shaped mini pizzas are arranged on a white marbled surface, each with three visible layers: a thin golden-brown crust base, a bright red tomato sauce layer, and a thick, melted white mozzarella cheese layer that is bubbly and lightly browned on top. Each pizza is topped with a single round slice of shiny dark red pepperoni and a few small pieces of purple onion. Fresh small green basil leaves are scattered around the pizzas on the surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pre-made pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Assorted toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Step 2: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the dough into mini heart shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each heart-shaped dough piece, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 4: Add your choice of assorted toppings such as pepperoni slices or chopped vegetables.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, brush the crust edges with olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder before baking.
Try different cheeses like cheddar or provolone for a unique twist.

Use spinach, mushrooms, or caramelized onions to create vegetarian options.
If you don’t have a heart-shaped cutter, use a sharp knife to carefully cut hearts freehand.

Storage

Store any leftover mini pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a warm oven or toaster oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes to maintain crispness. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the crust soggy.

How to Serve

A group of small heart-shaped mini pizzas is spread on a white marbled surface. Each mini pizza has a base layer of golden brown crust, topped with a layer of bright red tomato sauce. Melted white cheese, slightly browned in spots, covers most of the sauce. On top of the cheese, there is one round reddish-brown pepperoni slice and a few thin slices of pale purple onion. Small green basil leaves are scattered around the pizzas on the surface. The lighting highlights the shiny and slightly oily texture of the pepperoni and cheese. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these mini pizzas with homemade dough?

Yes, homemade pizza dough works wonderfully. Just roll it out to a similar thickness and proceed with cutting and topping as directed.

Can I prepare these in advance?

Absolutely! You can assemble the pizzas ahead of time and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. Just add toppings right before baking for the freshest taste.

Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas Recipe

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These Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas are a fun and delightful twist on traditional pizza, perfect for parties, snacks, or a family meal. Using pre-made pizza dough, they’re quick and easy to prepare, topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of delicious toppings. Baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized pizzas are as charming as they are tasty.

Author: Rita
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 10–12 mini pizzas 1x
Category: Snack

Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Base

1 pre-made pizza dough

Sauce and Cheese

1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

Assorted toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, mushrooms, olives, etc.)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking and a nicely crisp crust.
Prepare Dough: Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini heart shapes from the dough.
Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over each mini heart dough piece. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce.

Apply Toppings: Add your favorite assorted toppings such as pepperoni, vegetables, or olives on top of the cheese for personalized flavor.
Bake: Place the mini pizzas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm for the best taste experience.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on dietary preferences or what you have on hand.
To prevent sticking, make sure the baking sheet is well-greased or lined with parchment paper.
Use a pizza stone if available for a crispier crust.

For a gluten-free version, substitute the pizza dough with gluten-free dough.
These mini pizzas can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.

Keywords: heart-shaped mini pizzas, bite-sized pizza, easy pizza recipe, party appetizer, kid-friendly pizza

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