Description
This Deep Dish Cookie Dough Cheesecake Pizza combines the rich, gooey goodness of cookie dough with smooth, creamy cheesecake in a deep dish pizza style. Perfectly baked with a golden-brown cookie crust, topped with cheesecake filling, mini chocolate chips, and cookie dough chunks, this indulgent dessert is sure to impress at any gathering or celebration.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cookie dough chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep dish pizza pan or a similarly sized baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dough Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Bake Cookie Crust: Evenly spread the cookie dough mixture into the prepared pizza pan, pressing it down so it forms an even crust layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the cookie crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then beat until the mixture is creamy and smooth, making the perfect cheesecake topping.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Pizza: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the fully cooled cookie dough crust to create a luscious layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and chunks of cookie dough evenly over the cheesecake filling for added texture and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake layer to set firmly. When ready, slice into wedges and enjoy this rich, decadent treat.
Notes
- Allow the cookie crust to cool completely before adding cheesecake filling to prevent melting.
- Use softened butter and cream cheese at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with other types of chocolate or candy for variety.
- For best results, chill the cheesecake pizza overnight.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
