Description
This delightful Heart Shaped Pizza recipe is perfect for special occasions or any time you want to impress with a fun, festive twist on traditional pizza. Made with a simple pizza dough base, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of assorted toppings, this pizza bakes to a golden, bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Its charming heart shape makes it a great meal for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Sauce
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for a crispy crust and bubbly cheese.
- Shape Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a heart shape about ¼ inch thick, making sure the edges are even for uniform baking.
- Add Sauce: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the shaped dough, leaving a small border around the edges to allow the crust to brown nicely.
- Layer Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the surface but not piling it excessively.
- Arrange Toppings: Distribute your chosen assorted toppings across the cheese evenly without overloading to prevent sogginess.
- Bake: Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted, is bubbly, and the crust turns a golden brown.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, consider preheating a pizza stone before placing the pizza on it.
- You can customize the toppings based on personal preference or dietary restrictions.
- If using homemade dough, allow it to rest and rise according to your recipe before shaping.
- Watch the pizza closely in the last few minutes of baking to avoid burning the crust or toppings.
