Grilled Individual Heart Shaped Pizzas Recipes

GRILLED INDIVIDUAL HEART-SHAPED PIZZAS

Steps:

• Cut the pizza dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a tennis ball.
• Stretch each piece into a circle, then shape into hearts by pushing in the top and pinching then pulling down on the bottom.
• Let dough sit for about 10 minutes to rest and rise.
• With the grill on medium-high (about 350-400 degrees), transfer crusts to the grill and cook until the crust puffs on top and gets grill marks on the bottom, about 3 minutes. If the dough sprouts any big bubbles, go ahead and pop them if you can.
• Transfer the crust to a cookie sheet or large platter, grilled side up.
• Spread the sauce on the pizza, add toppings, cover with cheese, and transfer back to the grill. Cook until pizza crust is cooked through, the toppings are hot, and the cheese is bubbly, about 3 - 4 minutes. If you have a barbecue with a lid, cooking them covered at this stage helps heat the toppings.
• Remove from the grill to a pizza peel or large baking sheet. Serve.

INDIVIDUAL HEART PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Lightly dust two baking sheets with cornmeal.
• On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four equal pieces. Using your hands or a lightly floured rolling pin, stretch dough to form 8-inch rounds about 1/4 inch thick. If the dough begins to contract as you roll, let it rest for 10 minutes before rolling again.
• Transfer the dough rounds to the prepared pans. Using scissors, cut a V into one piece of dough to create the center notch of a heart shape. Stretch and pinch the opposite side to form the pointed end of the heart. Crimp the dough gently around the edge to form a border. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Divide pesto between dough, spreading in a thin even layer. Top with cheese, as desired, and sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper. Bake until crust is golden and cooked through, about 14 minutes.

INDIVIDUAL GRILLED PIZZAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flours, yeast, salt and sugar. Add water and oil; mix just until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let stand for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the pesto ingredients. Cover and process until smooth, scraping sides often. Set aside., Divide dough into fourths. Roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Prepare grill for indirect medium heat using a drip pan. Place dough over the direct heat area. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until puffed and golden. Turn and place dough over drip pan., Spread pesto over crusts. Top with 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onions, pepper, Parmesan and remaining mozzarella. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned.

GRILLED PERSONAL PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat a gas grill to medium, or light a charcoal grill and allow it to come to the white ash stage.
• Open the pizza dough package. Unroll and divide into 4 equal parts. Using your hands shape each into a 6 to 8-inch circle and set on a grill safe baking sheet or pizza pan.
• For the margarita pizza, arrange 1 oz of mozzarella cheese, 2 slices of tomatoes and half of the basil on one crust.
• For the veggie pizza, arrange the yellow pepper slices, mushrooms, on a second crust.
• For the breakfast pizza, arrange the prosciutto, on a third crust. Crack the egg in the middle of the crust and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• For the favorite cheese pizza, cover the fourth crust with tomato sauce and sprinkle it with the provolone.
• Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over all four personal pizzas then drizzle olive oil over them all.
• Place the baking sheet on the grill, close the lid, and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is nicely browned and the toppings are melted. Serve right away.

HOW TO MAKE HEART-SHAPED PIZZAS

Steps:

• Grab a ball of pizza dough. Set it on your cookie sheet or pizza stone.
• Shape/flatten it into a circle. If your dough won't hold its shape, let it sit for 5 minutes then try again.
• Pinch and pull the bottom of the circle to form a point.
• Take a finger to the top middle and push down toward the center of the pizza. Then tweak and shape a bit here and there if you'd like.
• Top just as you would any pizza!
• Bake following your pizza crust instructions - my general rule is 450 degrees Fahrenheit and I start checking the pizza at about 5 minutes - usually it's about 8 minutes before the toppings are perfectly melty and the crust is golden. Serve.

CHICKEN ALFREDO HEART-SHAPED PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir Alfredo sauce until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Combine remaining garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Rub mixture evenly on both sides of chicken breast.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast and grill for 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
• Cut pizza dough in half and shape each into a heart. Place dough on the prepared baking sheet and pierce all over using a fork.
• Bake untopped dough in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with Alfredo sauce. Top with sliced chicken strips, chopped spinach, remaining Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
• Bake pizzas until golden brown, about 25 minutes.