Description
Homemade apple dessert pizza blends sweet cinnamon-kissed apples with a crispy golden crust, creating a delightful fusion of comfort and creativity. Dessert lovers will savor each delectable slice of this simple yet irresistible treat that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup warm water
Topping:
- 4 medium apples
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving it in warm water, allowing it to foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient base.
- Incorporate softened butter into the flour mixture, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm location for approximately 45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough into a circular shape, creating a thin pizza-like crust.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the prepared dough, leaving a small border.
- Peel and thinly slice apples, arranging them in an overlapping pattern on the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg generously over the apple slices.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the crust turns golden and apples become slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Activate yeast carefully in lukewarm water, ensuring it’s not too hot to prevent killing the active cultures.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a stretchy and smooth texture that ensures a perfect pizza base.
- Cut apples uniformly to guarantee even cooking and a visually appealing presentation across the dessert pizza.
- Adjust spice levels by experimenting with nutmeg and cinnamon ratios to suit personal taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg