Description
This Sweet and Crunchy Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza is a delightful dessert pizza featuring a golden, buttery crust topped with a bubbly cinnamon-sugar mixture. Finished with an optional vanilla glaze drizzle, it offers a warm, sweet treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/2 cup vanilla glaze or icing
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for extra crunch
- Chopped nuts (optional topping)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Surface: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly. This ensures a crisp crust from the start.
- Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a piece of parchment paper and carefully transfer the dough onto it; the cornmeal helps prevent sticking and adds texture.
- Butter the Dough: Using a pastry brush, evenly coat the entire surface of the dough with the melted unsalted butter to help the sugar mixture stick and create a rich flavor.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until fully blended.
- Apply Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough, gently pressing it in so it adheres well and caramelizes nicely during baking.
- Bake the Pizza: Transfer the prepared dough with parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the sugar topping is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Add Optional Toppings: Remove from the oven and, if desired, drizzle with vanilla glaze or icing. For extra crunch, sprinkle coarse sugar over the top before baking or add chopped nuts after baking.
- Serve: Allow the pizza to cool slightly, then slice into 8 pieces and serve warm. It pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse sugar over the top before baking.
- This dessert pizza can be topped with chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Serving this pizza with a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes for a delicious dessert experience.
- Use a pizza stone if available to achieve the crispiest crust; a baking sheet also works well.
