Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe
Adorable homemade Heart Shaped Pizza is deliciously simple. This tasty dish is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 30 pepperoni
- 1/4 c. pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
- 3 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp. chopped parsley or basil (*optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°Fs. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- 2
Fold each pepperoni in half and cut it into heart shapes using kitchen shears. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave for 15 seconds on high. Dab any excess grease off, set aside.
- 3
Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough into a heart shape, about 16 inches tall. Fold edges over and press to create the crust.
- 4
Transfer the pizza dough to a prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, then dock the crust with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming.
- 5
Place in the oven and bake for 6 minutes. Remove and spread sauce over top, then add cheese and pepperoni.
- 6
Return to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the pepperoni is crispy. Remove from the oven and top with fresh parsley or basil, if desired. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.