Cherry Dessert Pizza
Cherry dessert pizza starts with a crisp, buttery baked crust topped with a sweetened cream cheese layer and fresh or canned cherries. It comes together quickly — typically under 45 minutes — and slices just like a savory pizza for easy serving. The combination of creamy, fruity, and crispy layers makes it a crowd-friendly dessert for casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough 16 oz package
For the Filling:
- 1 cup cherries pitted and halved
- 3 tablespoons sugar granulated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch organic preferred
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
For the Toppings:
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons honey local, raw honey preferred
- ¼ cup almonds sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface to form a 12-inch round crust. Place the dough on a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir until cherries are evenly coated.
- Spread the mascarpone cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Scatter the cherry mixture over the mascarpone layer. Drizzle with honey.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove pizza from the oven and sprinkle toasted sliced almonds over the top. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Consider using frozen cherries if fresh ones are out of season.
- You can substitute mascarpone with cream cheese for a tangier flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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