Cherry Dessert Pizza
This Cherry Dessert Pizza is my perfected crust from my Cactus Bread (another dessert pizza you will have to try), topped with cherry pie filling, a buttery crumble topping, and a sweet glaze. I love a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it is also delicious on its own!
Servings: 8 large slices
Calories: 680kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup (237 g) water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup (75 g) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, or homemade (about 2 cups)
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
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Crust
- In a large bowl, combine the warm 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 until the dough starts to come together. 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 (232°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the remaining oil onto the prepared pizza pan. Transfer the risen 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.
Topping
- While the crust is baking, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Once the crust is out of the oven, brush the entire surface with the butter and sugar mixture, making sure to coat evenly. Spread the cherry pie filling over the crust in an even layer. Set aside.
Crumble Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms clumps.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the cherry pie filling, making sure to cover it to the edges.
- Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cherry dessert pizza.
- Let the pizza cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 680kcal