💕 Love, Pizza, and Low-Carb Living
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. But let’s be honest, for pizza lovers, that feeling is there year-round. If you’re looking for an easy yet adorable low-carb treat to show that special person (or special people!) in your life you really care, these Low-Carb Heart Shaped Tortilla Pizzas are about to become your new favorite recipe.
Perfect whether you’re following the keto diet, watching your carbs, or just want a lighter pizza option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, these mini heart-shaped pizzas deliver all the satisfaction of traditional pizza with a fraction of the carbs. At approximately 8g net carbs per pizza (depending on your tortilla and sauce choices), you can enjoy pizza night without derailing your health goals.
What makes these pizzas special: We take crispy low-carb tortillas, shape them into hearts, top them with no-sugar-added tomato sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and adorable heart-shaped pepperoni slices, then bake until golden and bubbly. They’re quick (ready in 20 minutes!), customizable, and guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.
⏱️ Quick Stats: Ready in 20 minutes | 8g net carbs per pizza | Keto-friendly | Makes 4-6 pizzas | Kid-approved!
Why You’ll Love These Low-Carb Heart Pizzas
✨ Perfect For:
- Valentine’s Day celebrations with your sweetie or the whole family
- Keto dieters who miss pizza night
- Low-carb meal prep (these freeze beautifully!)
- Kids’ parties (they love the heart shape!)
- Date nights at home when you want something special
- Galentine’s Day celebrations with your best friends
- Any time you’re craving pizza without the carb overload
Unlike traditional pizza that can pack 30-40g of carbs per slice, these low-carb tortilla pizzas let you enjoy multiple servings while staying within your daily carb goals. The crispy tortilla base provides that satisfying crunch, while the cheese and toppings deliver all the flavor you’re craving. Plus, the heart shape makes them feel extra special, even on regular weeknights.
Step-by-Step: How to Make Low-Carb Heart Shaped Pizzas
Step 1: Choose Your Low-Carb Tortillas and Cut Into Hearts
The foundation of keeping this pizza low-carb is using low-carb tortillas. The good news? Nearly every major grocery store now carries multiple brands of low-carb tortillas, typically ranging from 3-6g net carbs per tortilla. You’ll usually find them in the deli section, bread aisle, or near the Mexican food items, depending on your store’s layout.
🛒 Popular Low-Carb Tortilla Brands:
- Mission Carb Balance (3-4g net carbs)
- La Tortilla Factory Low Carb (3g net carbs)
- Ole Xtreme Wellness (5g net carbs)
- Mama Lupe’s Low Carb (3g net carbs)
- Joseph’s Lavash (can be cut into multiple pizzas)
Pro tip: Low-carb tortillas are also perfect for low-carb burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas, so stock up!
How to Cut Perfect Heart Shapes:
Don’t worry if you’re not naturally crafty. Cutting a round tortilla into a heart shape is easier than you think! Here’s the simple technique:
1. Start with the pointed bottom of the heart. Using a small sharp knife, cut two diagonal slices off the bottom of the tortilla to create a V-shape. Your tortilla should now look like an upside-down ice cream cone.
2. Create the top curves by making a small inverted triangular cut at the top center of the tortilla.
3. Round out the two top humps of the heart with your knife, creating smooth curves on each side.
4. Don’t stress about perfection! Even slightly lopsided hearts are charming and will taste delicious.
Pre-Bake for Perfect Crispiness:
Once you’ve shaped your hearts, it’s time to crisp up those tortillas. This crucial step transforms soft, floppy tortillas into the perfect crispy pizza base that can hold all your toppings without getting soggy.
Arrange your heart-shaped tortillas on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F for about 10 minutes. They should feel completely firm with no give when you remove them from the oven. As they cool for a couple of minutes, they’ll continue to harden, creating that ideal thin-and-crispy low-carb pizza crust you’re looking for.
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t skip the pre-baking step! Putting sauce and toppings on un-baked tortillas will result in a soggy, disappointing pizza. The pre-bake is what makes these pizzas amazing.
Step 2: Make or Choose a No-Sugar-Added Pizza Sauce
Here’s a carb trap many people don’t realize: traditional tomato and pizza sauces often contain added sugar to balance acidity and enhance flavor. A typical jarred pizza sauce can have 6-10g of carbs per 1/2 cup serving, with much of that coming from added sugars.
The solution? Look for no-sugar-added marinara or pizza sauce. These products use the natural sweetness of tomatoes without extra sugars, cutting the carb count significantly. Many brands now offer low-carb versions specifically for keto dieters.
🍅 Recommended Low-Carb Sauce Options:
- Rao’s Homemade Marinara (low sugar, clean ingredients)
- Primal Kitchen No-Dairy Vodka Sauce (paleo-friendly)
- Victoria Marinara (no added sugar)
- Classico Tomato Basil (read labels, some varieties are lower carb)
- Homemade sauce from canned tomatoes, garlic, and herbs
You’ll only need 2-3 tablespoons of sauce per mini pizza, so even though serving sizes on jars are typically 1/2 cup, you’re using much less. To amp up the flavor, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce and drizzle with quality olive oil before adding the mozzarella. These simple touches make a huge difference in the final flavor.
Step 3: Create Adorable Heart-Shaped Pepperoni
This is the detail that takes these pizzas from cute to absolutely Instagram-worthy. Heart-shaped pepperoni slices are surprisingly easy to make and add that special Valentine’s Day touch that everyone will love.
All you need is a small metal heart-shaped cookie cutter (about 1-1.5 inches across works perfectly) and regular sliced pepperoni. Use the thin, pre-sliced pepperoni you find in small packages at the grocery store rather than trying to slice a pepperoni stick yourself, which will be much more difficult to cut cleanly.
Simply press the cookie cutter firmly through each pepperoni slice and pop out perfect little hearts. It takes just a few minutes to create enough for multiple pizzas. You can use the leftover pepperoni scraps in salads, omelets, or other pizza creations.
🌱 Pepperoni Alternatives:
- Turkey pepperoni for a leaner option
- Vegan pepperoni for plant-based diets
- Salami hearts for a different flavor profile
- Canadian bacon hearts for a classic pizza taste
- Prosciutto added after baking for an upscale touch
Step 4: Add the Cheese (The Most Important Part!)
Now for the best part: cheese! We use whole milk mozzarella for these low-carb heart pizzas because it melts beautifully and has that classic pizza taste everyone loves. Mozzarella is naturally low in carbs (less than 1g per ounce), making it perfect for keto and low-carb eating.
You can either shred your own mozzarella from a block (which melts more smoothly) or use pre-shredded bags for convenience. Some Italian cheese blends at the store include Parmesan, Asiago, or Provolone along with mozzarella, which can add extra depth of flavor. Don’t be shy with the cheese – a good layer ensures every bite is cheesy and satisfying.
🧀 Cheese Variations to Try:
- Part-skim mozzarella for fewer calories
- Fresh mozzarella torn into pieces for gourmet pizzas
- Italian blend (mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago)
- Cheddar and mozzarella mix for a sharper flavor
- Goat cheese crumbles for a tangy, sophisticated twist
Step 5: Arrange Your Toppings
Now comes the fun part: decorating your heart-shaped pizzas! Arrange your pepperoni hearts on top of the cheese in whatever pattern makes you happy. You can create a symmetrical design, scatter them randomly, or even spell out initials if you’re feeling extra romantic.
🍕 Additional Low-Carb Topping Ideas:
- Sautéed mushrooms (add before cheese)
- Bell pepper strips in red or green
- Fresh basil leaves (add after baking)
- Sliced black olives
- Cooked Italian sausage crumbles
- Diced jalapeños for heat
- Baby spinach (wilts perfectly as it bakes)
- Sun-dried tomatoes for intense flavor
- Caramelized onions for sweetness without added sugar
Remember: Vegetables add carbs, so factor them into your daily count if you’re strict keto.
Step 6: Bake to Melty Perfection
Preheat your oven to 375°F. We bake these low-carb heart pizzas for 5-7 minutes, just until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden in spots. The tortilla edges should be nicely crisped and the pepperoni should have those delicious crispy edges.
You can bake these on a regular baking sheet, but we love using a cast iron skillet or pizza pan for extra crispiness on the bottom. The cast iron distributes heat evenly and creates an almost restaurant-quality crust.
⚠️ Secret to Perfect Edges:
Here’s a game-changing tip we discovered after making these pizzas dozens of times: wrap the edges of your tortillas in aluminum foil before baking. Use a 2-inch wide strip of foil around just the outer edge. This prevents the thin tortilla edges from over-browning or burning while the cheese melts. Your pizzas will come out absolutely perfect every time. Remove the foil for the last minute of baking if you want extra-crispy edges.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy Your Low-Carb Heart Pizzas!
Look at how adorable these pizzas turned out! The heart shape, the melted cheese, those cute pepperoni hearts – everything about these low-carb tortilla pizzas screams “I made something special for you.”
While they’re absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations, don’t limit these beauties to just one day a year. Make them for anniversaries, date nights, Galentine’s Day with your besties, or honestly any Tuesday when you want to feel a little extra love. The heart shape makes every pizza night feel like a celebration.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips
🧊 Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
Pre-Baked Crusts:
Pre-bake your heart-shaped tortilla crusts up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature with parchment paper between layers. Top and bake when ready to serve.
Fully Assembled Pizzas:
Assemble unbaked pizzas on a baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake directly from the fridge, adding 2-3 extra minutes to the baking time.
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Freezer-Friendly:
These pizzas freeze beautifully! Bake as directed, cool completely, then freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen solid, transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.
Reheating Leftovers:
Never microwave! Reheat in a 375°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. An air fryer works great too – 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
Nutritional Information and Carb Count
The total carb count for these low-carb heart pizzas varies based on the specific products you use, but here’s a general breakdown per pizza:
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Pizza):
- Net Carbs: 8g (can be as low as 6g with careful product selection)
- Total Carbs: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 15g
- Calories: 220
Note: These numbers are estimates. Check your specific tortilla and sauce labels for exact counts.
💡 Tips for Lowering Carbs Even More:
- Choose tortillas with 3g net carbs or less
- Use homemade pizza sauce (crushed tomatoes + herbs = minimal carbs)
- Add extra cheese and protein toppings instead of vegetables
- Try cauliflower crust for an even lower-carb option
Get The Recipe!
Low-Carb Heart Shaped Tortilla Pizzas
These crisped up low-carb tortillas make the perfect base for a super thin and crispy homemade pizza. Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and your favorite meat or veggie pizza toppings.
- 2 low-carb tortillas
- 1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce, warmed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 8-10 pepperoni slices (regular, turkey or vegan)
Other Suggested Toppings
- sliced mushrooms
- onions, sliced
- cooked crumbled or sliced sausage
- green peppers
- olives
- marinated artichokes
PREPARING THE TORTILLAS
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Cut both of the tortillas into a heart shape (optional). Using a sharp knife cut each of the bottom sides of the heart first in the shape of a v. Then cut the top indent of the heart and finish by rounding out the two top parts of the heart. Then bake the tortillas at 325°F until hard to the touch. About 10-12 minutes.
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Then bake the tortillas at 325°F until hard. About 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and raise the temperature to 375°F. Let the tortillas cool for 2 minutes. Spoon a few tablespoons of pizza sauce on top and spread to the edge of the tortilla. If you like more crust don’t spread the pizza sauce all the way to the edge.
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Drizzle a little olive oil over the sauce and then sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese if you like. Follow with a handful of the shredded mozzarella evenly distributing over the sauce. Add your heart-shaped pepperoni or any other pizza toppings you’d like.
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Wrap the edge of the tortilla pizzas (the crust) with a thin piece of foil about 2 inches wide to keep the edge from burning. Place the pizzas on a baking sheet, large skillet or pizza stone. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is slightly bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these pizzas without cutting them into hearts?
Absolutely! While the heart shape makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, these low-carb tortilla pizzas are delicious year-round in any shape. Keep them round for easier cutting, or try other fun shapes like stars, triangles, or use smaller tortillas for mini personal pizzas. The technique works with any shape you can imagine.
How do I prevent the tortillas from getting soggy?
The pre-baking step is crucial! Always crisp your tortillas at 325°F for 10 minutes before adding toppings. This creates a moisture barrier that keeps the crust crispy even under sauce and cheese. Also, don’t overload with sauce – 2-3 tablespoons is plenty. If using watery vegetables like tomatoes or mushrooms, sauté them first to remove excess moisture.
What’s the best way to cut the heart shape if I’m not good at crafts?
Don’t stress about perfection! Even slightly wonky hearts are adorable and will taste amazing. If you’re really nervous, search online for “heart template printable,” print one in your desired size, place it on the tortilla, and trace around it with a toothpick before cutting. After making a few, you’ll get the hang of it and won’t need a template. Remember: homemade charm is better than store-bought perfection!
Are these pizzas truly keto-friendly?
Yes! At approximately 8g net carbs per pizza (and as low as 6g with careful product selection), these fit perfectly into most keto meal plans. Most people on keto aim for 20-50g net carbs per day, so you could enjoy 2-3 of these pizzas and still stay within your macros. The combination of protein from cheese and pepperoni plus healthy fats makes this a well-balanced keto meal.
Can I make a vegetarian or vegan version?
Definitely! For vegetarian, simply skip the pepperoni and load up with low-carb veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and olives. For vegan, use dairy-free mozzarella (several brands make good melting versions) and vegan pepperoni. The technique and cooking method remain exactly the same.
Why do my tortilla edges burn?
This is a common problem because tortilla edges are so thin! The solution is to wrap the outer edge (about 2 inches in from the edge) with aluminum foil before the final bake. This shields the edges from direct heat while the center cooks perfectly. Remove the foil for the last minute if you want slightly crispy edges. This one trick will change your tortilla pizza game forever!
How many pizzas should I plan per person?
For adults, plan on 2-3 heart-shaped pizzas per person as a main course. Kids will typically eat 1-2. If serving as an appetizer or part of a larger meal, 1-2 per person is perfect. The great thing about making individual pizzas is everyone can customize their own toppings, which makes meal planning easier.
Can I use a different type of low-carb crust?
Yes! While we love tortillas for their convenience and texture, you can absolutely make heart-shaped pizzas with cauliflower crust, fathead dough, or almond flour crust. Just shape your chosen dough into hearts before baking. Each will have a slightly different texture and carb count, so choose based on your preferences and dietary goals.
🎉 Creative Serving Ideas
Make it a pizza party:
- DIY Pizza Bar: Set out pre-baked heart crusts and let guests create their own combinations
- Valentine’s Movie Night: Pair with our keto bubble tea for drinks
- Romantic Dinner for Two: Serve alongside a simple salad and wine
- Galentine’s Brunch: Make breakfast pizzas with eggs and bacon
- Kids’ Valentine Party: Let kids decorate their own with heart toppings
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💕 Spread the Pizza Love
These low-carb heart shaped tortilla pizzas prove that eating healthy doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love. With crispy tortilla crusts, melty cheese, and those adorable pepperoni hearts, they’re everything you want in a pizza without the carb guilt. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, date night, or just Tuesday, these pizzas make every meal feel special.
The best part? You can make them year-round and they’ll always bring joy. Because let’s be honest – when there’s pizza around, love is always in the air.
Made these low-carb heart pizzas? We’d love to see them! Tag us on social media or leave a comment below with your favorite topping combination!
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