Indulge in Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza Bliss Today
Experience the joy of Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza, a delightful combination of flavors that brings together the best of two desserts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- - Stand mixer
- pizza pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Toppings
- 2 cups apples, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
- 1/4 cup club soda water optional
Instructions
Dough Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and sugar using a stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy and light in color, about 1 minute.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the cookie dough evenly onto a pizza pan, forming a round pizza shape about 1/4 inch thick. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookie base from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting and Assembly
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and softened butter. Beat until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie base. Top with diced apples and chopped pecans.
- Finish by drizzling caramel sauce over the top.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!