Stuffed Crust Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe | Easy Valentine’s Food Idea
Bringing you a heartwarming culinary creation: the Stuffed Crust Heart-Shaped Pizza.
Inspired by the spirit of love and togetherness, this pizza is more than just a meal—it’s a heartfelt expression of affection and creativity. Picture a tender crust, carefully shaped into a symmetrical heart and lovingly stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese. Topped with a rich marinara sauce, your favorite toppings, and garnished with fresh basil leaves, each slice is a delicious reminder of the joy that comes from sharing good food with loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart or simply seeking a cozy night in, this pizza is sure to capture hearts and appetites alike
Heart Shaped Pizza At Home (with stuffed crust)
Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a cozy family night, this pizza brings warmth and flavor to any occasion. Picture a golden crust, lovingly stuffed with melted mozzarella, topped with your favorite ingredients, and finished with fragrant basil leaves for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Store-bought pizza dough from Tom Thumb or homemade high-protein dough: 2 cups self-rising flour, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, ½ tbsp garlic powder, ½ tbsp salt
Mozzarella sticks
Fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Shredded Italian cheese blend
¼ cup marinara sauce e.g., Rao’s
Desired pizza toppings e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms
Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Instructions:
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat. Alternatively, if you don’t have a pizza stone, place a large cookie sheet upside down in the oven and allow it to heat for at least 45 minutes after reaching the desired temperature.
Prepare Dough:
Roll out the pizza dough thinly on a lightly floured surface.
Using scissors, carefully cut the dough into a symmetrical heart shape by folding it in half and cutting along the fold.
Make Stuffed Crust:
Place mozzarella sticks along the edges of the heart-shaped dough.
Fold the excess dough over the mozzarella sticks to create a stuffed crust.
Add Sauce and Toppings:
Spread marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the pizza dough.
Tear fresh mozzarella cheese into small pieces and scatter them over the sauce.
Add desired pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms, over the sauce.
Bake the Pizza:
Brush the edges of the crust with olive oil and sprinkle shredded Italian cheese over the crust.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or upside-down cookie sheet in the oven.
Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
Serve:
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Enjoy your delicious stuffed crust heart-shaped pizza, perfect for sharing with your loved ones on any special occasion!
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