Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas

Some foods just get the assignment, such as these heart-shaped mini pizzas, that taste amazing, making everyone at the table suspiciously happy. You get soft, fluffy little pizza bases, a quick herby tomato topping, and a melty mozzarella finish that’s basically edible love letters.

They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day dinners, Galentine’s nights, kid-friendly parties, or a “we’re staying in” date that still feels special. A bonus is that everyone can decorate this dish to their taste, so it’s fun and low-stress.

What Are Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas?

Heart-shaped mini pizzas are small pizza rounds cut into hearts, baked in two quick stages, first with sauce, then finished with mozzarella. The dough here is a super easy baking-powder dough, which means it rises gently in the oven and doesn’t need yeast or proofing time.

They’re meant to be snack-sized, easy to pick up, and easy to customize with extra toppings if you feel like showing off. Think of them as pizza night, but with a Valentine’s Day outfit on.

Pro Tips for the Best Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas

• Don’t overwork the dough and knead just until it’s compact and smooth because too much kneading can make it tough.
• Dip the heart cutter in flour before cutting so the shapes release cleanly.
• Sauce lightly, as a thin layer keeps the mini pizzas from getting soggy and helps them bake evenly.
• Add mozzarella only after the first bake to keep the cheese from drying out and give you that required melt.
• If you don’t have a heart cutter, cut hearts with a small knife using a paper heart template, or make mini rounds with a glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep mini pizzas from turning soggy?

Use a light hand with the sauce and spread it thinly to the edges. Baking the bases with sauce first also helps set the surface so it stays sturdy. If your tomato sauce is very watery, simmer it for a few minutes to thicken or drain it slightly.

Can I add other toppings?

You can, but just keep toppings small and not too wet since these are mini pizzas. Try mini pepperoni, chopped olives, sautéed mushrooms, or tiny pieces of cooked chicken. Add heavier toppings after the first bake, along with the mozzarella, so they don’t dry out.

Can I freeze heart-shaped mini pizzas?

You can freeze the dough hearts or fully baked pizzas, depending on what’s easiest for you. Raw dough hearts are great for fresh pizza vibes later, and all you have to do is just thaw slightly, top, and bake. Baked mini pizzas are perfect for quick snacks, just reheat in the oven from frozen so the base stays crisp.

How to Store Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas

Let the mini pizzas cool fully first, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add fresh basil only after reheating so it stays bright and fresh.

How to Make Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas

Step 1

Step 1

In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Then mix in salt, water, and olive oil.

In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Then mix in salt, water, and olive oil.

Step 2

Step 2

Continue mixing until a dough forms, then switch to your hands and knead briefly until it becomes compact.

Continue mixing until a dough forms, then switch to your hands and knead briefly until it becomes compact.

Step 3

Step 3

Lightly flour your work surface, roll out the dough evenly, and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut mini hearts.

Lightly flour your work surface, roll out the dough evenly, and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut mini hearts.

Step 4

Step 4

Transfer the hearts to a parchment-lined baking tray.

Transfer the hearts to a parchment-lined baking tray.

Step 5

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with oregano, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.

In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with oregano, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 6

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of the sauce onto each dough heart and bake at 180°C/360°F for 15 minutes.

Spread a thin layer of the sauce onto each dough heart and bake at 180°C/360°F for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7

Pull the tray out and top each mini pizza with mozzarella.

Pull the tray out and top each mini pizza with mozzarella.

Step 8

Step 8

Bake again at 180°C/360°F for 5 more minutes, just until the cheese melts and looks irresistible.

Bake again at 180°C/360°F for 5 more minutes, just until the cheese melts and looks irresistible.

Step 9

Step 9

Add fresh basil right before serving for that final “restaurant energy” and enjoy.

Add fresh basil right before serving for that final “restaurant energy” and enjoy.