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Easy Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza

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Easy Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza

Name: Easy Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package Pre-made Pizza Dough (typically 10-12 oz); 1 tablespoon All-purpose Flour (for dusting); 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 cup Sliced Pepperoni; 2-3 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves (for garnish)

Create a romantic and fun heart-shaped pepperoni pizza using pre-made dough for a quick and easy date night meal. This recipe is perfect for two, featuring classic pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni, garnished with fresh basil.

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Cutting Heart Shapes from Dough

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

20g

Protein

45g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Topped Heart Pizzas Ready for Oven

Ingredients

Pre-made Pizza Dough
(typically 10-12 oz)
1 package
All-purpose Flour
(for dusting)
1 tablespoon
Pizza Sauce
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup
Sliced Pepperoni
1 cup
Fresh Basil Leaves
(for garnish)
2 leaves

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly Baked Heart-Shaped Pizza

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.
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Use just enough flour to prevent sticking, but not so much that it dries out the dough.
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Unroll the pre-made pizza dough onto the floured surface.
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Unroll the pre-made pizza dough onto the floured surface.
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Handle the dough gently to maintain its elasticity.
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Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 4-5 inches wide), cut out two heart shapes from the dough.
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Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 4-5 inches wide), cut out two heart shapes from the dough.
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Re-roll scraps if needed to get full heart shapes, or bake them as small breadsticks.
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Carefully transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to a baking sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper.
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Carefully transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to a baking sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper.
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Parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't over-sauce to prevent a soggy crust.
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Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on both pizzas.
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Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on both pizzas.
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Using freshly shredded cheese can provide a better melt and flavor.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on both pizzas.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on both pizzas.
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For crispier pepperoni, you can dab off excess grease before placing them on the pizza.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Keep an eye on the pizzas as baking times can vary slightly depending on your oven.
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Carefully remove the baked heart-shaped pizzas from the oven.
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Carefully remove the baked heart-shaped pizzas from the oven.
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Always use oven mitts when handling hot baking sheets.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Adding basil after baking preserves its vibrant color and fresh flavor.
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Serve the heart-shaped pepperoni pizzas immediately and enjoy your romantic meal!
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Serve the heart-shaped pepperoni pizzas immediately and enjoy your romantic meal!
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Pair with a simple side salad for a complete and balanced meal.

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Easy Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pre-made Pizza Dough(typically 10-12 oz)

All-purpose Flour(for dusting)

Pizza Sauce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Sliced Pepperoni

Fresh Basil Leaves(for garnish)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.Preview1mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.1m

Unroll the pre-made pizza dough onto the floured surface.Preview1mPreviewUnroll the pre-made pizza dough onto the floured surface.1m

Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 4-5 inches wide), cut out two heart shapes from the dough.Preview2mPreviewUsing a heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 4-5 inches wide), cut out two heart shapes from the dough.2m

Carefully transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to a baking sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper.Preview1mPreviewCarefully transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to a baking sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper.1m

Spread pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.Preview1mPreviewSpread pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.1m

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on both pizzas.Preview1mPreviewEvenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on both pizzas.1m

Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on both pizzas.Preview1mPreviewArrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on both pizzas.1m

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.Preview12mPreviewBake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.12m

Carefully remove the baked heart-shaped pizzas from the oven.Preview1mPreviewCarefully remove the baked heart-shaped pizzas from the oven.1m

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.Preview1mPreviewGarnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.1m

Serve the heart-shaped pepperoni pizzas immediately and enjoy your romantic meal!Preview1mPreviewServe the heart-shaped pepperoni pizzas immediately and enjoy your romantic meal!1m

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Pre-made Pizza Dough
(typically 10-12 oz)

All-purpose Flour
(for dusting)

Fresh Basil Leaves
(for garnish)

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.
Preview
1m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour.
1m

Unroll the pre-made pizza dough onto the floured surface.
Preview
1m
Preview
Unroll the pre-made pizza dough onto the floured surface.
1m

Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 4-5 inches wide), cut out two heart shapes from the dough.
Preview
2m
Preview
Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 4-5 inches wide), cut out two heart shapes from the dough.
2m

Carefully transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to a baking sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper.
Preview
1m
Preview
Carefully transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to a baking sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper.
1m

Spread pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Preview
1m
Preview
Spread pizza sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
1m

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on both pizzas.
Preview
1m
Preview
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on both pizzas.
1m

Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on both pizzas.
Preview
1m
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Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on both pizzas.
1m

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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12m
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
12m

Carefully remove the baked heart-shaped pizzas from the oven.
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1m
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Carefully remove the baked heart-shaped pizzas from the oven.
1m

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Preview
1m
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
1m

Serve the heart-shaped pepperoni pizzas immediately and enjoy your romantic meal!
Preview
1m
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Serve the heart-shaped pepperoni pizzas immediately and enjoy your romantic meal!
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