Description
A fun, festive Valentine’s Day recipe that’s easy to make, kid-friendly, and customizable with your favorite toppings. Perfect for parties, romantic dinners, or a fun cooking activity with little ones.
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, ¾ cup warm water, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sauce: 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp sugar, salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, veggies (bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, etc.), or any desired extras
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water; mix with flour, salt, and olive oil; knead and let rise.
- Make the sauce: Simmer crushed tomatoes with oregano, garlic powder, sugar, and seasoning.
- Assemble the pizzas: Roll out dough, cut heart shapes, and top with sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use store-bought dough and sauce to save time.
- Let kids assemble their own pizzas for a fun activity.
- Freeze unbaked pizzas for an easy make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Heart-shaped mini pizzas, Valentine's Day snacks, kid-friendly recipes, customizable mini pizzas