Easy Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas (Print version)
Cute heart-shaped mini pizzas made with pizza dough, sauce, mozzarella, and simple toppings for a fast family dinner or party snack.
# Ingredients:
For the mini pizza bases
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1 lb (450 g) refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for rolling
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1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
For the toppings
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1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup (35 g) finely diced red bell pepper
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1/4 cup (35 g) sliced black olives
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1/4 cup (40 g) thinly sliced cherry tomatoes, patted dry
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Lightly flour the counter and roll the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick. If it springs back, let it rest for 5 minutes and roll again.
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Use a 3- to 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 hearts. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheets and gently reshape the points if needed.
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Spread about 1 teaspoon pizza sauce over each heart, leaving a small border. Top with mozzarella and a light sprinkle of parmesan.
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Scatter bell pepper, olives, and cherry tomatoes over the cheese. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Brush the exposed dough edges with olive oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, until the cheese bubbles and the crust edges are golden.
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Let the mini pizzas cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then move them with a spatula and serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 12 mini pizzas, or 4 servings.
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Best served warm while the cheese is melty.
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Use small, dry toppings so the centers stay crisp.