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Romantic Heart-Shaped Pizza Roses

Beautiful, heart-shaped pizza roses bursting with gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and pepperoni—perfect for date nights, Valentine’s Day, or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 batch pizza dough store-bought refrigerated, homemade, or gluten-free
  • 1 cup pizza sauce classic marinara or dairy-free tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese part-skim or dairy-free cheese
  • 12 slices pepperoni traditional or turkey pepperoni
  • 1 tsp dried oregano for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 12-cup Muffin Pan
  • Rolling Surface
  • Sharp Knife or Dental Floss

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking and a golden crust.
  2. Step 2: Grease a 12-cup muffin pan to help the pizza roses keep their shape during baking.
  3. Step 3: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
  4. Step 4: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
  6. Step 6: Arrange pepperoni slices in an overlapping line along the long edge of the dough.
  7. Step 7: Roll the dough tightly from the pepperoni edge, keeping the pepperoni on the outside.
  8. Step 8: Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
  9. Step 9: Pinch the top of each slice inward to create a heart shape and place each into the muffin pan cups.
  10. Step 10: Sprinkle dried oregano over the assembled pizza roses for an herbaceous aroma.
  11. Step 11: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  12. Step 12: Let cool slightly before serving to help the cheese set and maintain shape.

Notes

Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating covered in the muffin pan for a few hours before baking. Leftovers store well in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness. Customize with different cheeses, meats, herbs, or sauces for variety.