This kitty pizza is a cat-lovers dream! Shaped like a cute cat, this pizza is easy to make and tastes amazing. Perfect for a kitten themed party.
It doesn't matter if you're a kid or an adult, pizza is always a party or celebration favourite - it's perfect for sharing and goes well with tons of other food.
It's hard to top the classic combination of a tomato base and mozzarella, but in when it comes to toppings, there's really no limit to what you can create. We opted for our family's favourite: veggies!
The whiskers taste great on their own, but anything that allows JD access to more tomato dipping sauce is always going to be a winner.
Here's how to make one kitty pizza.
Ingredients
For the base
- 300 g (10.58 oz) strong white bread flour
- 1 tsp fast-action dried yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 ml (6.76 floz) lukewarm water
For the sauce
- 1 jar (1) pizza sauce or tomato purée - For topping
- 150 g (5.29 oz) grated/shredded mozzarella vegetarian is required
- black olives
- green and orange peppers
Equipment
Instructions
Add the flour, yeast and salt into bowl and mix together.
Add 200ml of lukewarm water and bring together in the bowl with a wooden spoon or by hand.
Turn the dough out on to a floured work surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and return to the bowl.
Cover with a wet tea towel or cling film for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (180C/360F fan), turn the dough out and divide into two equal parts.
On floured work surface roll the dough out until just larger than the kitty template (which can be downloaded cut out as pdf or image).
Place the template over the dough.
Cut around the template with a sharp knife to form the head.
With the leftover dough roll out six breadsticks around 4 inches long for the whiskers.
Cut the green peppers into two circles (I used a very tiny biscuit cutter), and add a slither of olive for the pupils. Make the nose and mouth out of the orange pepper.
Add the pizza sauce, mozzarella and vegetables to make a face. Lay the breadsticks on top of the pizza for whiskers.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Transfer to a plate or board and server with any dipping sauces of your choice for the breadsticks.
Which toppings would your family add to their kitty pizza?
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Kitty Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
For the base
- 300 g (10.58 oz) strong white bread flour
- 1 tsp fast-action dried yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 ml (6.76 floz) lukewarm water
For the sauce
- 1 jar (1) pizza sauce or tomato purée - For topping
- 150 g (5.29 oz) grated/shredded mozzarella vegetarian is required
- black olives
- green and orange peppers
Instructions
- Add the flour, yeast and salt into bowl and mix together
- Add 200ml (6.8floz) of lukewarm water and bring together in the bowl with a wooden spoon or by hand
- Turn the dough out on to a floured work surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and return to the bowl.
- Cover with a wet tea towel or cling film for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (180C/360F fan), turn the dough out and divide into two equal parts.
- On floured work surface roll the dough out until just larger than the kitty template (which download here as a pdf or as an image).
- Place the template over the dough.
- Cut around the template with a sharp knife to form the head.
- With the leftover dough roll out six breadsticks around 4 inches long for the whiskers.
- Cut the green peppers into two circles (I used a very tiny biscuit cutter), and add a slither of olive for the pupils. Make the nose and mouth out of the orange pepper.
- Add the pizza sauce, mozzarella and vegetables to make a face. Lay the breadsticks on top of the pizza for whiskers.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Angela Ricardo Bethea says
That Kitty pizza looks absolutely adorable and delish. I'm sure kids would love to help make them as well, would love to try this someday.
Emily Leary says
It's so cute isn't it!
Shahneela says
This looks delicious and definitely a fun idea. Will try it for my kids.
Emily Leary says
I hope they enjoy it!
Patrick says
Best recipe EVER! This is way beyond cute....I pinned this as well....so much fun.
Will this work for a cheetah face?
Emily Leary says
Thank you. I'm sure you could make it work for pretty much any animal face!
Ana De- Jesus says
That is what I love about pizza! The fact that both adults and children can enjoy pizza together. Plus how cute is your cat pizza with whiskers? x
Emily Leary says
It really is such a crowd pleaser!
Sarah Bailey says
Now that is an awesome looking pizza so fun! I could just imagine having a garlic dip for the whiskers as well.
Emily Leary says
That's a great suggestion.
Lilinha says
We love making pizzas and it’s a great family friendly activity. Such a lovely kitty pizza and it looks delicious too!
Emily Leary says
Making pizzas is perfect for helping to get the kids interested in cooking isn't it!
Baby Isabella says
Thats one cute pizza! I'm a massive kitty fan so would like to bake this with my folks soon x
Emily Leary says
This is the perfect recipe for you then!
Rachel Evans says
OMG THIS IS TOO CUTE! I wish my pizzas turned out this good!
Emily Leary says
It's adorable isn't it!
Cateraar Wassenaar says
This looks funny and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Nico @ yumsome says
OMG why have I never thought of doing this? I love it! Will definitely be making it for my granddaughter when I move back to Britain next month. Thanks so much for the inspiration, Emily! xx
Emily Leary says
I hope she loves it!