Decadent Deep Dish Rocky Road Chocolate Pizza
Indulge in this Decadent Deep Dish Rocky Road Chocolate Pizza, a dessert that takes your classic pizza night to a whole new level! Perfect for parties or a sweet family treat, this dessert pizza combines a rich, buttery cookie crust with layers of gooey chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy pecans. Topped off with a luscious caramel drizzle, each slice is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. Ideal for chocoholics and those with a sweet tooth, this recipe brings a playful twist to traditional desserts. So get ready to loosen your belt and dive into this heavenly creation!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
3/4 cup (softened)
all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups (divided)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup (none)
light brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
egg
1 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
milk chocolate chips
12 ounces (none)
miniature marshmallows
2 cups (none)
chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups (none)
caramel candies
8 ounces (melted)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by spraying it with cooking spray, and set it aside.
3
In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter on medium speed until it's light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
4
Gradually add 1 cup of the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until thoroughly combined.
5
Carefully incorporate the remaining 3/4 cup of flour into the mixture to form a soft dough.
6
Press the dough evenly onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325°F (163°C).
9
Evenly sprinkle the milk chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans over the crust. Drizzle the melted caramel on top of these ingredients.
10
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the edges of the marshmallows are lightly golden brown.
11
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan.
12
Allow the dessert pizza to cool completely before slicing it into wedges and serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Deep Dish Rocky Road Chocolate Pizza?
It is a rich dessert pizza featuring a buttery cookie crust topped with chocolate, marshmallows, pecans, and caramel.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 10 specific ingredients.
What size pan should I use?
You should use a 10-inch springform pan.
How do I prepare the baking pan?
Spray the 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray before starting.
What is the initial preheat temperature for the oven?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long should I cream the butter?
Cream the softened butter using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute until fluffy.
What types of sugar are used in the crust?
The crust uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar.
How much flour is used in total?
A total of 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour is used, divided during the mixing process.
When do I add the first portion of flour?
Gradually add 1 cup of flour after creaming the butter and mixing in the sugars, egg, and vanilla.
How do I incorporate the remaining flour?
Carefully mix in the remaining 3/4 cup of flour to form a soft dough.
How do I assemble the crust in the pan?
Press the dough evenly onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
How long does the crust bake on its own?
Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until the top is a light golden brown.
Does the oven temperature change during baking?
Yes, after the initial bake, remove the crust and reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
What are the Rocky Road toppings used?
The toppings include milk chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, and melted caramel.
How many chocolate chips are needed?
The recipe requires 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips.
What type of marshmallows should I use?
Use 2 cups of miniature marshmallows for even coverage.
How many pecans are included in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans.
How do I add the caramel to the pizza?
Drizzle 8 ounces of melted caramel candies over the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and pecans.
How long is the final baking step with toppings?
Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes at the lower temperature.
How do I know the toppings are finished baking?
The edges of the marshmallows should be lightly golden brown.
How long should the pizza cool before removing the pan sides?
Let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan.
Should I slice the pizza while it is warm?
No, allow the dessert pizza to cool completely before slicing into wedges.
What is the quantity of butter needed?
You will need 3/4 cup of softened butter.
What size egg is recommended?
One large egg is used in the cookie dough crust.
How much vanilla extract should be added?
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough mixture.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy dessert and is perfect for parties.
Can I serve this at a party?
Absolutely, it is specifically described as ideal for parties or as a sweet family treat.
What is the texture of the base?
The base is a rich, buttery deep-dish cookie crust.
What makes this a 'Rocky Road' dessert?
The combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and pecans creates the classic Rocky Road flavor profile.
How should the pizza be served?
It should be sliced into wedges like a traditional pizza and served at room temperature.