Heart Shaped Pizza

These heart-shaped pizzas are the way to show your love to your pizza-loving friends or partners, without breaking the bank or your kitchen. With only 4 ingredients you’ll be able to whip this up no time, and impress your date with your culinary skills. Plus, who needs take-out or frozen pizza, when you can make these adorable pizzas that will warm your heart and your stomach? Whether you’re making them for your kids, your spouse, or just for yourself (because let’s be real, who needs an excuse to eat pizza), these mini pizzas are sure to be a hit. So, get ready to spread the love and the cheese, one heart-shaped pizza at a time!

What stands out

The naan is soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of crispiness on the edges and the toppings are perfectly balanced. The tomato sauce is rich and savory, and the cheese is melted to perfection, creating a gooey, stretchy texture that’s irresistible. All you’ll need is a heart-shaped cookie cutter 4 simple ingredients, and a big smile on your face!

How to Prepare

Preheat oven to 400F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Use a 3.7-inch cookie cutter to cut 6 hearts from mini naan or pita bread.

Cut 6 heart shapes with 3.2 inch heart cookie cutter from Provolone cheese slices.

Then, use a 1.2-inch heart cookie cutter to cut 18 small hearts from pepperoni.

Assemble pizzas by placing a teaspoon of pizza sauce on each pita, leaving a border.

Finally, top the pizzas with the heart-shaped cheese slices and three pepperoni hearts.

Bake until golden and bubbly; consider broiling for the last 30-60 seconds for a golden top.

Serve with optional toppings such as hot pepper oil, dry oregano, or hot honey.

Kitchen tip

We like to use Naan or pita bread but you can use a tortilla as well.

Swaps

These Heart Shaped Pizzas are lovely as prepared but feel free to adjust for dietary or nutritional concerns. You may need to experiment and adjust the quantities. Don’t forget to let us know in the comments what you try!

1. Instead of mini naan or pita bread, try using pre-made pizza dough or refrigerated crescent roll dough. However, you will have to experiment with baking times for uncooked dough.
2. Experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of Italian cheeses. For a healthier option, use part-skim or whole-milk cheese varieties, depending on your nutritional needs.
3. Substitute with turkey pepperoni or vegetarian pepperoni for a healthier alternative.
4. Add a pinch of dried herbs such as oregano, basil, or thyme for extra flavor.
5. Use gluten-free tortillas or naan for those with gluten sensitivities.
6. For a dessert version of these Heart Shaped Pizzas, use a sweet base like cinnamon sugar tortillas or chocolate spread. Top with fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, or banana slices.

Serve it with

• A salad like our Green Goddess Salad.
• A colorful fruit platter featuring seasonal fruits.
• Dipping sauces like marinara, garlic aioli, or pesto.

Questions

strong Can we use a different type of bread for the heart shaped pizzas?

Yes, you can certainly use alternatives like pre-made pizza dough, refrigerated crescent roll dough, or even gluten-free tortillas. Keep in mind that pizza dough or crescent roll dough will be harder to shape into a heart.

strong Can we make these pizzas ahead of time and reheat them?

While they are best enjoyed fresh, you can reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to maintain their crispiness.

What can we use instead of pizza sauce?

You can certainly try pesto, alfredo sauce, olive tapenade as alternative bases.

strong Can we make these pizzas vegetarian or Vegan?

Absolutely! Omit the pepperoni and add extra veggies or substitute with vegetarian pepperoni. If making a vegan version, use vegan cheese.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 6 small Naan pitas, I used the Longo's Naan buns
• 6 slices Provolone cheese
• 18 slices pepperoni
• 6 teaspoons pizza sauce, to taste
• hot pepper oil or hot honey, is optional

Equipment

• Heart Cookie Cutter Set
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper

Method

1. Note: You will need a heart cookie cutter set which is linked HERE and all throughout our post.
2. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Take the mini naan pitas and a 3.7 inch heart cookie cutter. You can make these as big or as small as you like depending on the size of the cookie cutter.
4. Cut out 6 equal hearts. Now, take 6 slices of Provolone cheese and with cut out 6 hearts with the 3.2 inch cookie cutter.
5. Now, take the pepperoni and use a small 1.2 inch heart cookie cutter and cut out 18 small hearts.
6. To assemble, take each heart pita and add a teaspoon (or so) pizza sauce to each one making sure to leave a little bit of a border without sauce.
7. Add the heart cheese on top and then 3 heart pepperonis.
8. Bake until golden and the cheese is bubbly. We like to put ours on BROIL (top burner only) for the last 30-60 seconds to get the top nice and golden.
9. Serve with toppings like hot pepper oil, dry oregano, hot honey, or anything you like!