It’s almost Valentine’s Day, do you have dinner plans yet? Whether you are single or part of a couple, this easy pizza could be just the thing for you. I admit the heart-shaped crust might be a bit much, but it’s the thought that counts.
The crust wasn’t exactly easy to shape & I just used my hands to mold it into the best looking heart possible. The pizza crust is a recipe a tweaked a little from allrecipes.com & it’s awesome. I use both wheat & all-purpose flour. I adore spinach & it’s amazing on this pizza.
All you need is wine & chocolate to go with this. And don’t worry, this pizza can easily serve four so you can have leftovers or invite over a friend or another couple to share.
Ingredients
- For the Pizza Crust:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 package dry active yeast (.25 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water (approximately 110 degrees F.) 1 additional tablespoon of water may be needed.
- For the Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3 1/2 cups of fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pre heat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine flours, yeast & salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add in oil & water.
- Mix well & if your dough is too dry or not sticking, add an additional tablespoon of water.
- Bring the dough onto a lightly floured surface & mold it into the shape of a heart with your hands. Or feel free to just round it if the occasion isn't Valentine's Day.
- Once the dough is shaped place it on a large, flat baking sheet & bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven & spread the mayo over the whole entire crust evenly.
- Sprinkle crust with pepper & salt.
- Place the thin slices of mozzarella cheese over the pizza (you may use shredded mozzarella if you prefer).
- Spread 1/3 cup of pesto evenly over the pizza.
- Top with fresh spinach, ripping it as you place it. The spinach is going to be heaping & look like too much for the pizza, but don't worry it will cook down.
- Take the other 1/3 cup of pesto & drop small spoonfuls of pesto on the spinach.
- Top with parmesan cheese.
- Return the pizza to the oven & bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve hot & enjoy.
Weekend Cowgirl says
That is such a cute idea. Cowboy loves pizza so maybe I will try this heart day!
Raquel says
It tastes amazing & you get an A+ for effort!