🕒 Ready in 30 minutes
(10 minutes prep · 20 minutes bake)
Heart-shaped pizza is one of those simple, joyful recipes that feels extra special without any fuss. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, a cosy family night, or a fun kids’ baking session, these mini pizzas are easy for little hands to help with and endlessly customisable. Using ready-made dough keeps things stress-free, while cutting out hearts adds that lovely “wow” factor kids adore ❤️🍕
Ingredients
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Ready-made pizza dough
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Tomato pizza sauce
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Grated mozzarella
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Pepperoni slices or vegetables (sweetcorn, peppers, mushrooms work well)
Tools Needed
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Rolling pin
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Baking tray
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Baking paper
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Spoon
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Heart-shaped cutter (or a knife)
Method
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Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough packet instructions.
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Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut out heart shapes using a cutter or carefully with a knife.
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Place the dough hearts onto a lined baking tray.
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Spoon tomato sauce onto each heart and spread gently.
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Sprinkle over mozzarella and add your chosen toppings.
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Bake until golden, bubbly and melted.
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Cool slightly… then enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with cucumber sticks or cherry tomatoes on the side
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Pop into lunchboxes once cooled
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Let kids decorate their own before baking for a fun pizza party
Storage Tips
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Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
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Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy
Easy Variations
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Veggie Hearts: Go meat-free with colourful veggies
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Cheesy Love: Mix mozzarella with a little cheddar
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Mini Pizza: Use smaller cutters for party snacks
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble earlier in the day, keep chilled, and bake just before serving.
What if I don’t have a heart cutter?
No problem a knife works just fine, or draw a heart on baking paper and cut around it.
Are these suitable for toddlers?
Absolutely just go easy on saltier toppings and cut into smaller pieces.
Top Tip
Let children spread the sauce themselves (with a spoon, not perfection in mind!). It’s messy, fun, and builds confidence in the kitchen.
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