Description
Zesty cinnamon-sugar dessert pizza combines classic Italian pizza techniques with sweet American bakery traditions. Crisp dough layers with caramelized sugar create a delightful treat perfect for shared moments and weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (pre-made or homemade)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 4 tbsps (¼ cup or 60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml) powdered sugar
- 12 tbsps (¾ cup or 180 ml) milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Dough Transformation: Gently stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circular shape, carefully transferring it to the prepared baking surface.
- Flavor Foundation: Brush the dough thoroughly with melted butter, creating a rich, golden base that will elevate the dessert’s overall taste experience.
- Sugar Spice Blend: Combine granulated and brown sugars with cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an aromatic mixture that will define the pizza’s sweet character.
- Topping Application: Evenly distribute the sugar-spice blend across the buttered dough, ensuring complete coverage for consistent caramelization and flavor intensity.
- Final Butter Touch: Drizzle remaining melted butter over the sugar mixture, intensifying the potential for rich caramelization during baking.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the crust turns golden-brown and the sugar topping becomes delightfully bubbly.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a smooth, pourable glaze with an ideal drizzling consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the dessert pizza from the oven, allowing it to rest briefly, then artfully decorate with the vanilla glaze using elegant zigzag or circular patterns.
- Serving Suggestion: Slice and serve immediately while warm, inviting guests to savor this crispy, sweet culinary delight.
Notes
- Butter Brushing Technique: Apply melted butter evenly and generously to create a rich, golden base that enhances flavor and promotes perfect caramelization.
- Sugar Mixture Distribution: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend carefully across the dough, ensuring consistent coverage for uniform sweetness and caramelized edges.
- Oven Temperature Precision: Maintain exactly 400°F (200°C) to achieve optimal browning and prevent burning, which can quickly turn the delicate dessert from golden to bitter.
- Glaze Application Tip: Drizzle the vanilla glaze while the pizza is still warm, allowing it to slightly melt and create an attractive, appetizing finish that complements the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg