Cicis Cherry Dessert Pizza
A delightful dessert pizza featuring cherry pie filling on a creamy cheesecake layer atop a crispy pizza crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 piece pizza dough Use gluten-free pizza dough if needed.
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened) Neufchâtel cheese offers a lighter option.
- ½ cup powdered sugar Replace with a sugar alternative for healthier choice.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Toppings
- 1 cup cherry pie filling Substitute with other fruit fillings for variation.
- ½ cup whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Gently place the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden-brown.
- In a mixing bowl, blend together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Drizzle cherry pie filling generously over the cream cheese layer.
- Pop the pizza into the refrigerator and chill for at least an hour.
- Just before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Slice the dessert pizza into wedges and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Can be frozen for about a month.