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Heart-Shaped Pizza Bites

Delicious Heart-Shaped Pizza Bites: Fun for Any Celebration

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Heart-Shaped Pizza Bites are customizable snacks perfect for any celebration, offering fun and creativity in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough Substitute with gluten-free dough for a gluten-sensitive option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Alternatively, you can use marinara sauce.
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Vegan cheese works as a great substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Using it is optional.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Mini Pepperoni Slices You can replace these with diced veggies.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Feel free to use fresh herbs.
For Preparation
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 piece Egg for Egg Wash For vegan options, swap with dairy-free milk.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Heart-shaped Cookie Cutter
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about ¼ inch.
  3. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the rolled-out dough.
  4. Place dough pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush each heart with olive oil.
  5. Spoon pizza sauce onto each heart-shaped dough piece, leaving a small border for the crust.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and mini pepperoni or veggies.
  7. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes over the topped hearts.
  8. Brush the edges of each pizza bite with an egg wash (or dairy-free milk for vegan options).
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a moment before serving with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and experiment with different ingredients for your own versions of Heart-Shaped Pizza Bites.

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