Decadent Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza
Indulge in this Decadent Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza, a delightful fusion of traditional pizza and rich chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly baked to golden perfection with a gooey center, this dessert is sure to impress friends and family. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat after dinner, this unique dessert combines the best of both worlds. Drizzled with a creamy vanilla icing, it’s a showstopper that’s bound to become a favorite. Share this delicious creation and watch everyone savor each bite!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
14 ounces (Use a Pillsbury tube and prepare according to package instructions.)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
14 ounces (Open the package and break apart before spreading over the pizza dough.)
Butter
2 tablespoons (Melt before brushing over the pizza crust.)
Powdered Sugar
1 cup (Will be used for the icing.)
Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon (To be combined with the icing.)
Water
3/4 cup (To achieve desired icing consistency.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Prepare the pizza dough according to the package instructions, ensuring it's well-kneaded and rolled out to fit your pizza pan.
3
Melt the butter in a small dish and use a brush to evenly coat the entire surface of the pizza crust.
4
Open the package of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough. Using your hands, break it apart and spread it evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned, and the center remains soft.
6
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for approximately 10 minutes on a wire rack.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough water to reach your desired icing consistency. It should be smooth and drizzlable.
8
Drizzle the vanilla icing over the warm pizza using a spoon in a zigzag pattern for a beautiful presentation.
9
Slice into wedges and serve warm to friends, family, or anyone who deserves this delicious treat!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Decadent Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza?
It is a delightful fusion of traditional pizza and rich chocolate chip cookies, drizzled with a creamy vanilla icing.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How long does the dessert pizza need to bake?
Bake the pizza for 18 to 20 minutes.
How do I know when the pizza is finished baking?
The edges should be set but not browned, and the center should remain soft.
What ingredients are needed for the crust?
You will need 14 ounces of pizza dough and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
How much chocolate chip cookie dough is required?
The recipe calls for 14 ounces of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough.
How do I prepare the cookie dough for the pizza?
Break the cookie dough apart with your hands and spread it evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Should I grease the pizza pan?
The recipe instructs to brush the pizza crust surface with melted butter rather than greasing the pan specifically.
How long should the pizza cool before adding icing?
Allow the pizza to cool for approximately 10 minutes on a wire rack.
What are the ingredients for the vanilla icing?
The icing is made from 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and water.
How much water should I add to the icing?
Add enough water to reach your desired smooth and drizzlable consistency.
How should I apply the icing?
Drizzle the icing over the warm pizza using a spoon in a zigzag pattern.
How should the dessert pizza be served?
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve it warm.
Can I use a specific brand of pizza dough?
The recipe recommends using a Pillsbury tube of pizza dough.
Is the center of the pizza supposed to be hard?
No, the center is intended to be gooey and soft.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients: pizza dough, cookie dough, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and a homemade dessert.
What kind of occasions is this dessert good for?
It is perfect for gatherings, parties, or as a sweet treat after dinner.
What tools are needed to make this?
You will need an oven, a pizza pan, a small dish, a brush, a wire rack, a small bowl, and a spoon.
Can I use homemade pizza dough?
Yes, as long as it is well-kneaded and rolled out to fit your pizza pan.
What does the butter do in this recipe?
The melted butter is brushed onto the pizza crust to provide flavor and help it bake to golden perfection.
Can I use other types of cookie dough?
The recipe specifies chocolate chip, but you could potentially adapt it with other refrigerated cookie doughs.
What is the primary category for this dish?
It is categorized as a dessert or a sweet treat.
Does this recipe contain fiber or protein information?
Nutritional data like fiber and protein are not specified in this particular recipe record.
How should I store leftover dessert pizza?
Though not explicitly stated, leftovers should typically be stored in an airtight container to keep the crust from getting stale.
What makes this pizza 'decadent'?
Its decadence comes from the combination of a buttery crust, soft cookie dough center, and sweet vanilla icing.
Can I reheat the pizza?
Yes, it is best served warm, so briefly reheating slices can help maintain the gooey texture.
Is there a specific way to knead the dough?
The recipe suggests ensuring the dough is well-kneaded before rolling it out to fit the pan.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include dessert pizza, chocolate chip, sweet treat, decadent dessert, cookie pizza, and party food.
Is the icing required?
While it adds a 'showstopper' quality, the icing is the final step for presentation and extra sweetness.