Indulge your tastebuds with these savory and flavorful heart-shaped Valentine's Day Pizza Pockets!
This easy 3-ingredient recipe promises a delightful and savory Valentine's Day treat that effortlessly combines the ease and richness of premade spinach and artichoke dip with the convenience of canned pizza dough. Enjoy these heart-shaped delights with your loved ones and make this Valentine's Day celebration one to remember!
To start, roll out the canned pizza dough and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create adorable little dough hearts. Spoon a generous amount of the premade spinach and artichoke dip onto half of the heart-shaped dough pieces. Gently cover each filled heart with another piece of dough, sealing the edges to create a heart-shaped pocket of cheesy goodness. For the finishing touch, brush the tops with melted butter, adding a golden touch that promises a heavenly taste experience.
As these delectable bites bake to perfection, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of spinach, artichokes, and buttery goodness. Make these heart-shaped snacks for your loved ones on Valentine's Day – and give them a thoughtful and delicious gesture that captures the essence of the season of love.
Heart-Shaped Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pizza Pocket
Ingredients:
- 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- Premade spinach and artichoke dip
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Optional:
- Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions:
Preheat your oven ccording to the instructions on the pizza dough packaging. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Unroll the canned pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin or your hands, flatten the dough to an even thickness, ensuring it's not too thin.
With a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many hearts as you'd like from the rolled-out dough - making sure you have two hearts for each.
Spoon a generous amount (depending on the size of your dough) of premade spinach and artichoke dip onto half of the heart-shaped dough pieces. Leave a small border around the edges for sealing.
Cut out a heart shape or make a small cut into the second piece of dough to vent steam and avoid bursting. Gently place another heart-shaped piece of dough on top of the dip-filled one. Press the edges together to seal, creating heart-shaped pockets. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
Place butter in microwave safe dish and add a dash or two of Italian seasoning and garlic powder, respectively. Melt the butter and seasoning mixture. Brush the tops of each stuffed heart with melted butter, ensuring a light and even coating for a golden finish. Dust the tops of each heart with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese.
Place the stuffed hearts on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until they turn golden brown.*
Once baked, allow the heart-shaped delights to cool for a few minutes before serving. The warm, gooey goodness of the spinach and artichoke dip inside the flaky crust will make each bite irresistibly delicious.
*This cook time is based on the size of my stuffed hearts. I used a 5 inch wide heart-shaped cookie cutter to create the heart shapes. You will need to adjust bake times depending on the size of your dough hearts - making sure to keep an eye on your hearts to ensure the desired bake is acheived. Please use best judgement to avoid over or undercooking your dough.
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This Valentine's Day, let your heart and taste buds unite in a symphony of flavors, by creating this delicious and easy recipe and sharing it with the ones you love.
Happy cooking!