Cherry Dessert Pizza
A delightful twist on traditional pizza, this cherry dessert pizza combines a crisp crust with cream cheese and vibrant cherries, making it an enjoyable treat for gatherings or as a special dessert at home.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 pre-made pizza crust 1 pre-made pizza crust (or homemade if preferred)
For the cream cheese layer
- 8 oz 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
- 2 cups 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain excess moisture.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cherry pie filling Optional, for extra cherry flavor.
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts Optional for topping.
- as desired Whipped cream Optional, for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza crust package instructions if using a pre-made crust.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface if preparing from scratch. Shape it into a circle and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Once the crust is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza.
- Arrange the pitted and halved cherries on top of the cream cheese layer. If using cherry pie filling, spoon it over the fresh cherries for added flavor.
- Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds or chopped walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Chill the dessert pizza in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up and meld the flavors.
Serving
- Slice into wedges and serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
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Notes
Store any leftover cherry dessert pizza covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to two months. Thaw frozen slices in the refrigerator before serving.