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Make an easy Valentine’s Day pizza using tortillas, heart cut outs, pizza sauce and cheese. The kids will love this easy heartfelt Valentine lunch!
Creating a Valentine pizza with kids can be a delightful and interactive way to celebrate this love-filled day. Using tortillas instead of traditional pizza dough makes for a quick and easy preparation that is perfect for little hands. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a heart-filled tortilla pizza that the whole family can enjoy!
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Valentine’s Day Pizza for Kids – ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Small heart-shaped cookie cutter (ours was 1 inch)
Why is this a good Valentine lunch to make with kids?
This Valentine’s Day pizza is easy for kids to make for several reasons!
- Simple Steps: Kids can easily spread sauce and cheese, and use a cookie cutter to make heart shapes.
- Quick to Cook: It only takes 5 minutes in the air fryer, which is fast for a hungry kid.
- No Mess: Using tortillas means no messy dough to clean up.
- Fun and Festive: The heart shapes make it special for Valentine’s Day.
- Just Right Size: Tortillas make the perfect kid-sized pizza, so there’s no waste.
How to vary up your Valentine’s Day Pizza
- Use different cookie cutter shapes like stars or circles.
- Swap pepperoni for ham, chicken, or veggies.
- Try different cheeses like cheddar or feta.
- Add a sprinkle of herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
How to make Valentine’s Day Tortilla Pizza
- Prepare the Workspace: Clear a clean area on the kitchen counter and gather all your ingredients. Make sure you have a small cookie cutter in the shape of a heart ready to go.
- Tortilla Layers: Take one tortilla and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the surface, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Cutting Heart Shapes: Using the small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out several hearts from the second tortilla. This is a part where kids can have extra fun!
- Layering the Tortillas: Place the second tortilla on top of the first, aligning them so that the borders match. This will create a ‘window’ effect with the heart shapes.
- Adding Pepperoni: Slide a slice of pepperoni under each heart cut-out in the top tortilla. The red of the pepperoni will peek through, creating a cute heart pattern.
- Brushing with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the top of the tortilla pizza with olive oil. This will help the tortilla turn golden and crisp up in the air fryer.
- Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully place the tortilla pizza in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crispy to your liking.
- Serving: Once done, remove the pizza from the air fryer and let it cool for a minute or two before cutting. The tortilla pizza will be hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.
- Enjoy: Slice up your Valentine’s Day tortilla pizza and serve! This is a perfect dish to pair with a salad or some veggies for a full meal.
Final Thoughts
Making this Valentine’s Day Pizza is a delicious and fun way to celebrate Vday with your kids! It’s a sweet way to hang out together, show them how to cook, and munch on something yummy. Have a lovely Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Small heart-shaped cookie cutter (ours was 1 inch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Workspace: Clear a clean area on the kitchen counter and gather all your ingredients. Make sure you have a small cookie cutter in the shape of a heart ready to go.
- Tortilla Layers: Take one tortilla and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the surface, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.Cutting Heart Shapes: Using the small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out several hearts from the second tortilla. This is a part where kids can have extra fun!
- Layering the Tortillas: Place the second tortilla on top of the first, aligning them so that the borders match. This will create a 'window' effect with the heart shapes.Adding Pepperoni: Slide a slice of pepperoni under each heart cut-out in the top tortilla. The red of the pepperoni will peek through, creating a cute heart pattern. Brushing with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the top of the tortilla pizza with olive oil. This will help the tortilla turn golden and crisp up in the air fryer.
- Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully place the tortilla pizza in the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crispy to your liking.Serving: Once done, remove the pizza from the air fryer and let it cool for a minute or two before cutting. The tortilla pizza will be hot, so be careful not to burn yourself. Slice up your Valentine's Day tortilla pizza and serve! This is a perfect dish to pair with a salad or some veggies for a full meal.
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Notes
Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.
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