This Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe is an easy, delicious way to make Valentine’s Day at home extra special. Use your favorite toppings, cozy up, and enjoy with a partner or the whole family.
For the dough, use your preferred easy pizza dough recipe; it can be doubled so everyone can make their own heart-shaped pizza. Alternatively, make one large heart-shaped crust and decorate it with pepperoni or other favorite toppings.
Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe
If you want to save money or avoid crowded restaurants, this heart-shaped pizza is a perfect at-home date night treat. A homemade, playful dinner can feel extra meaningful—especially when it’s pizza.
You can make a single “sweetheart” pizza for two or craft individual thin-crust heart pizzas for everyone. This recipe is simple enough that it’s almost as easy as ordering takeout. There’s no reason not to make heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day, the whole month of February, or any day you want to celebrate.
Key Ingredients
These ingredients are for a simple homemade pizza dough. For a shortcut, use store-bought pizza dough and skip the dough-making steps.
- Water – warm water (95–110°F) helps activate the yeast.
- Sugar – regular granulated sugar, or substitute honey.
- Yeast – active dry yeast is used here and should be proofed. If you use instant yeast, you can skip proofing and mix directly.
- Salt – enhances flavor and contributes to the dough’s structure.
- Flour – all-purpose flour works well; bread flour is also an option.
- Oil – olive oil is recommended; avocado oil or other neutral oils may be substituted.
For toppings, start with pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni, then feel free to add bacon bits, sausage, black olives, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, or pesto.
How to Make a Heart Shaped Pizza
- Proof the yeast. In a medium bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough. After the yeast proofs, add olive oil, salt, and about 1½ cups of flour. Mix until combined. Gradually add remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
- Knead and rest. Mix or knead 1–2 minutes until smooth. Shape into a ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight if preparing ahead.
- Shape into hearts. Divide the dough in half. With lightly floured hands, stretch and shape each portion into a heart. Use a pizza cutter or knife to refine edges if needed.
- Add toppings. Spread sauce, sprinkle cheese, and arrange toppings. Brush the crust edges with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake. For thin crust, preheat oven to 450°F and bake 15–20 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted. For thicker crust, bake at 400°F so the interior cooks through without over-browning the exterior.
- Serve. Slice and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Roll the dough into a roughly 12″ circle, then use your hands to pinch and form the top indent and bottom point to create a heart. A pizza cutter or small knife can refine the shape.
A vented pizza pan works well because it helps the crust bake evenly. If you don’t have one, use a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
Yes. Mix the dough the day before and refrigerate overnight, or freeze dough for up to one month. Thaw frozen dough in the fridge the night before using.
Storing and Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftover pizza in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked dough in a freezer bag for up to 1 month; thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
- To reheat: Reheat slices in a 350°F oven for a few minutes or use the microwave for a quick option.
Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water, warm (95–110°F)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pizza Toppings
- 2/3 cup marinara sauce
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni
Instructions
To Make the Pizza Dough
- In a medium bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- After the yeast proofs, add olive oil, salt, and about 1½ cups of flour. Mix until combined.
- Add remaining flour a bit at a time until the dough pulls away from the bowl. Mix or knead until smooth and shape into a ball.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place about 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight if preparing ahead.
To Bake Your Homemade Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a baking sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray.
- Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, stretch and shape each portion into a heart. Refine edges with a pizza cutter if desired.
- Add sauce, cheese, and toppings. Brush the edges with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake thin-crust pizzas 15–20 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Freeze unbaked dough in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
Reheating: Reheat slices in a 350°F oven for a few minutes or use the microwave for a quick option.
For a thicker crust: Reduce oven temperature to 400°F so the dough bakes through without the outside browning too quickly.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 69g
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Protein: 35g
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
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This homemade Heart Shaped Pizza is as easy as ordering delivery. Shape large hearts to share with a sweetheart, or make individual pizzas for the whole family.