Deliciously Decadent Dessert Pizza
Indulge in the sweet flavors of this homemade dessert pizza inspired by classic pizzerias. With a perfectly crisp crust, topped with your choice of fruity filling—cherry, blueberry, or apple—and a crumbly topping that adds just the right crunch, this treat is sure to impress. Drizzled with a delightful vanilla glaze, it's perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying all to yourself! Take your dessert game to the next level with this fun and creative recipe that brings a taste of nostalgia to your table.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
water
1 cup (warm)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (for the crust)
cake flour
3/4 cup (for the crust)
vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons (for the crust and brushing)
salt
1 teaspoon (for the crust)
active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon (proofed in warm water)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (for crumb topping)
quick oats
1/2 cup (for crumb topping)
firm butter or margarine
1/2 cup (cubed for crumb topping)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (for crumb topping)
confectioners' sugar
2 cups (for the glaze)
milk
3 tablespoons (for the glaze)
melted margarine or butter
1 tablespoon (for the glaze)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (for the glaze)
pie filling (cherry, blueberry, or apple)
1 can (for topping)
Instructions
1
In a mixer, combine the following ingredients for the crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cake flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast (previously proofed in warm water).
2
Add 1 cup of warm water and 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3
Transfer the dough into a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it ferment for 12 to 24 hours, punching it down occasionally to release air.
4
Preheat your oven to 550°F (290°C).
5
After fermentation, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it reaches about 90% of the size of your pizza pan. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or pan.
6
Brush the top with vegetable oil and prick the surface with a fork to prevent bubbling. Pre-bake the crust for approximately 3 minutes.
7
Once the crust is slightly firm, carefully remove it from the oven and spread an even layer of your preferred pie filling over the top. Use a full can for a thick layer or purée half for a lighter spread.
8
Prepare the crumb topping by combining 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of flour. Mix well until crumbly and spoon it generously over the filling.
9
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns a light golden brown.
10
Finally, prepare the vanilla glaze by mixing 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle over the warm dessert pizza before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What flours are used for the Deliciously Decadent Dessert Pizza crust?
The crust uses 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup of cake flour.
How much brown sugar is added to the pizza dough?
The dough recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
What type of yeast is required for this recipe?
You should use 1/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast.
How long should the dough be kneaded?
Knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
What is the recommended fermentation time for the dough?
The dough should ferment for 12 to 24 hours.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat the oven to 550°F (290°C).
How do you prevent the crust from bubbling?
Prick the surface of the dough with a fork before pre-baking.
How long do you pre-bake the dessert pizza crust?
The crust should be pre-baked for approximately 3 minutes.
What fruit fillings are best for this dessert pizza?
Cherry, blueberry, or apple pie fillings are suggested.
How much pie filling should be used?
You can use a full can for a thick layer or puree half a can for a lighter spread.
What are the ingredients for the crumb topping?
The topping consists of butter or margarine, brown sugar, quick oats, cinnamon, and flour.
How much butter is needed for the crumb topping?
Use 1/2 cup of firm butter or margarine.
What type of oats should be used in the topping?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of quick oats.
How much cinnamon is included in the crumb mixture?
1 teaspoon of cinnamon is used for the crumb topping.
What is the final baking time after adding toppings?
Bake the pizza for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
How do you know when the pizza is done?
The pizza is ready when the crust turns a light golden brown.
What ingredients are in the vanilla glaze?
The glaze contains confectioners' sugar, milk, melted butter or margarine, and vanilla extract.
How much milk is used for the glaze?
The glaze requires 3 tablespoons of milk.
How much vanilla extract is needed for the glaze?
Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
When should the vanilla glaze be applied?
Drizzle the glaze over the warm dessert pizza just before serving.
Does the yeast need to be proofed?
Yes, the active dry yeast should be previously proofed in warm water.
Can this be baked on a pizza stone?
Yes, the dough can be transferred to a pizza stone or a standard pizza pan.
What should be done to the dough during fermentation?
Punch it down occasionally to release air while it ferments.
How much vegetable oil is used in the crust?
Use 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for the dough.
How much salt is in the dough recipe?
The crust requires 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much confectioners' sugar is needed for the glaze?
The glaze recipe uses 2 cups of confectioners' sugar.
Can I use margarine instead of butter for the topping?
Yes, either firm butter or margarine works for the crumb topping.
To what size should I roll out the dough?
Roll it out to about 90% of the size of your pizza pan.
How much flour goes into the crumb topping?
Use 1/2 cup of flour for the topping.
Is this recipe suitable for sharing?
Yes, it is described as perfect for sharing with friends and family.