Heart-Shaped Pizza
A romantic homemade heart-shaped pizza made with quick Italian dough — soft, airy, and ready in just 2 hours from start to finish.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 889kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Pizza Crust
- 2 cups 00 Flour plus more for dusting the counter
- ½ packet Instant Yeast about 1 teaspoon
- ¾ cups Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Dried Basil optional
- 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil plus more to coat
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded or sliced
- Pepperoni cut into hearts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add in the flour, salt, dried basil, yeast and olive oil. Mix with a spoon, then add the water and and then knead gently to form a ball of dough.
- Coat the top of the dough ball with an additional drizzle of olive oil. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a lid, and allow to rise in a warm place until double in size - about 1 hour to 90 minutes.
- Once ready to assemble, preheat the oven to 475–500°F (245–260°C). Add the baking sheet or pizza stone in to warm up as well.
- Coat the counter with a thin layer of flour. Divide the dough in half or thirds, if desired. Roll gently and use your hands to shape the dough until it is about half an inch in thickness.
- Gently pinch the bottom to form the point of the heart. Use your fingers to create a small indentation at the top center.
- Using a pastry brush, spread additional olive oil over the very edges of the pizza.
- Spread a layer of pizza sauce over each pizza.
- If desired, use a 1-inch size heart shaped cookie cutter to cut the pepperoni into hearts for an added effect. Add the mozzarella and the pepperoni on the pizza(s).
- Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-14 minutes. Bake until the edges are golden and the cheese in the center has melted. Allow to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Bake on a hot surface: Preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet for at least 30 minutes so the base crisps instantly when the dough hits the oven.
- Storage: Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid the microwave if possible.
- Make ahead: The dough can be made in advance and refrigerated after the first rise for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before shaping.
Nutrition
Calories: 889kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 2449mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1289IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 608mg | Iron: 8mg
