This Blueberry Dessert Pizza starts with the soft and chewy crust from my Cactus Bread (which is a delicious dessert pizza on its own, too!), then gets topped with a homemade blueberry filling, a buttery crumble, and a sweet glaze. If you love the blueberry dessert pizza, you have to try my Cherry Dessert Pizza! It starts with the same crust but is loaded with sweet cherry filling. Whether you are team blueberry or cherry, these dessert pizzas are a must-bake!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Blueberries: I used fresh blueberries for the topping. The blueberry topping gives this dessert pizza a burst of juicy, sweet flavor in every bite. Some of the blueberries cook down into a thick, jam-like filling, while the rest stay whole for a pop of freshness. It is the same topping I used in my Blueberry Lemon Cream Pie, which is another must-try dessert, especially if you love blueberries! If you are short on time, you could use store-bought blueberry pie filling.
- Crust: This crust is a sweet twist on my focaccia bread (which you have to try on its own—it’s amazing!). I left out the garlic and Italian seasoning, and it turned out perfect for all of my dessert pizzas. Trust me, I tested a few different crusts before landing on this one, and it’s just right—soft, chewy, and perfect for holding all that fruity, buttery goodness!
- Crumble Topping: The crumble topping adds a sweet, buttery crunch to this blueberry dessert pizza. Made with brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and melted butter, it bakes into a golden, crisp layer that perfectly complements the juicy blueberries. I love how the easy streusel topping gives every bite a delicious texture!
Can I Use Frozen Blueberries In The Topping?
Yes! You can use frozen blueberries for the blueberry topping. No need to thaw them first—just add them straight to the saucepan. Keep in mind that frozen blueberries release more liquid, so you may need to simmer the mixture a little longer to thicken it properly. The flavor will still be delicious, making this blueberry dessert pizza easy to enjoy year-round!
Can I Use Store-Bought Pizza Dough?
Yes, you can definitely use store-bought pizza dough! Start by baking the dough for about 6 minutes at the temperature on the package. Then, take it out and add your delicious toppings. Pop it back in the oven and bake for another 12 minutes or until the crust is golden and fully cooked. Let it cool for a few minutes before drizzling with glaze. If you’re in the mood for a homemade crust, check out my pizza dough recipe—it’s simple and works perfectly for dessert pizzas!
Can I Make Dessert Pizza Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can make parts of your blueberry dessert pizza ahead of time! Here’s how to make it even easier:
- Blueberry Topping: Prepare the blueberry topping a day or two in advance. Just pop it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and it will be ready when you are.
- Crust: You can also get the dough ready ahead of time! After it rises, punch it down and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake, let it come to room temperature, press it into your pizza pan, and bake as usual.
- Crumble Topping: The crumble can be made in advance, too! Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for a day, or refrigerate it for longer storage.
When it’s time to assemble, just spread the blueberry topping, bake, and drizzle with glaze! This way, you can enjoy a delicious dessert without the last-minute rush—perfect for when you want to plan ahead!
How To Make Dessert Pizza With Different Fruit Fillings
You can easily use different fruit pie fillings like my cherry pie filling, apple pie filling (like in my Apple Dessert Pizza), peach, or pear pie filling for your dessert pizza! Simply spread the filling over the baked dough, add your crumble topping, and bake as usual. This is a quick and delicious way to change up the flavors and enjoy a variety of sweet fruit combinations on your pizza!
How To Store Blueberry Dessert Pizza
To store your blueberry dessert pizza, first, let it cool completely so the crust stays nice and crispy. Once it’s cool, cover the pizza with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container to keep it fresh. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. This will help the blueberry topping stay flavorful and the crust soft. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, you can eat it cold or warm it up in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes. This way, your blueberry dessert pizza will still taste just as delicious!
Blueberry Dessert Pizza
Ingredients
Blueberry Topping
- 3 ½ cups (518 g) fresh blueberries, divided
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Crust
- 1 cup water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil, divided
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Crumble topping
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
Glaze
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Blueberry Topping
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Blueberries will start to pop as they heat, this is normal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries and stir until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and fold in the remaining blueberries. Set aside to cool completely. This makes about 2 cups of blueberry topping.
Crust
- While the blueberry mixture is cooling, prepare the crust. In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, or until the yeast begins to bloom and become foamy.
- Pour half of the oil into the yeast mixture, setting aside the remaining oil for later.
- Add the flour and salt, stir to combine. It should form a soft, sticky dough.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover it and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- When ready, preheat oven to 450°F. Line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the reserved oil onto the prepared pizza pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and use your fingers to press it out to the edges, creating dimples in the surface of the dough with your fingertips.
- Bake the dough for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Spread the cooled blueberry topping over the crust.
Crumble Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sugars, salt, and butter.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the blueberry topping, covering the entire surface to the outer edge.
- Place the pizza back into the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. While the pizza is cooling, make the glaze.
Glaze
- In a separate bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth with a pourable consistency. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm pizza. Slice and serve.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
This is delicious! It is like a blueberry pie, but in a fun to eat pizza form!
Elizabeth
I love dessert pizzas, and I love blueberries, so this is a win for me! Yum!
Annabelle
This is amazing! The blueberry topping is super sweet, and the crust is perfect.
Bella
I love everything about this dessert pizza, especially the crumble topping!
Stephanie
What a neat idea for dessert. I loved it!
Question about the pizza dough. Can you use canned thin crust pizza dough, and isn’t using pizza dough going to make this a little more ‘chewy’ Typically, a sugar cookie bottom is used in fruit pizzas. Remarks ?
whoops another question on the crust. What pre made do you use ? or do you make a standard pizza that is homemade ? Share recipe if so. Want to make this week.
Sounds good. Can not believe so easy and so good. Will be a fave!
Going to try but with cherries. Looks awesome. Thanks
Hi, if you have never tried this pizza dough recipe please give it a try. You can make it thick or thin. Shot Gun Red, YouTube, two ingredients. I’ve eaten a lot pizza in my life, this dough is the best. RIP, Red. Sorry I used it to make your recipe, delicious.