Heart-Shaped Pizza
Kristen Suchanek • February 1, 2021
How To Make Your Own Heart-Shaped Pizza
Prep Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 13-16 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 can of Pillsbury refrigerated classic or thin pizza crust
- 1 can of pizza sauce
- 24 slices of pepperoni (optional)
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- If using classic crust: Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray or grease large cookie sheet.
If using thin crust: Heat oven to 400 F. Spray or grease 15x10-inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet. - Unroll dough and cut the dough into 4 rectangles. Then place each rectangle onto the cookie sheet.
- Cut a 1-inch slit in center of wide edge of each rectangle.
- Then on the opposite wide edge across from slit, pinch dough together to form the point of the heart.
- Next, separate each cut slit and gently press dough into a heart shape. The heart should be around 6x5-inches. Don't forget to create a slight rim on the edge of the dough.
- Refrigerate the molds for about 30 minutes or until completely set. Then gently remove the molds.
- Divide the pizza sauce evenly onto the hearts. Spreading the sauce within 1/2 inch of edges.
- Next, top each with 6 slices pepperoni and 3 tablespoons cheese.
- Lastly, its time to bake! For classic crust
13 to 16 minutes and for thin crust
9 to 13 minutes or until crust edges
are golden brown and cheese is melted. Then enjoy!
Additional Topping
Suggestions
- Tomatoes
- Mozzarella cheese
- Green Peppers
- Diced Ham
- Bacon Pieces
- Black Olives
- Pineapple Tidbits
- Mushroom Slices
Tips
- You can adjust the amount of toppings as you see fit.
- To add a gourmet touch and try adding artichoke hearts or eggplant sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the crusts for 5 minutes. Then add toppings and bake pizzas again for 7 to 9 minutes.
- Have some fun and get creative with your toppings and the shape. You can cut the dough into maybe shapes for many
occasions. For the holidays try making a bunny or pumpkin!
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