Cinnamon Roll Dessert Pizza
A dreamy twist on two classics this cinnamon roll dessert pizza features a soft, chewy crust topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar spread and drizzled with creamy vanilla-flecked frosting. It’s the perfect sweet treat to share (or not!) for brunch, parties, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ball of pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- Bread flour or all-purpose flour for kneading
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix your dough ingredients until combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes using the heel of your hand to push the dough away, then fold it back over itself and give it a quarter turn.
- The dough should be smooth, elastic, and not too sticky.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it sit in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Lightly flour your pizza peel and stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it on a pizza pan or directly on a pizza stone.
- Add the topping by mixing 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Ensuring an even layer all the way to the edges.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is cooked through. Turn the pizza halfway through baking if needed.
- For a baking steel, preheat for one hour at 450°F, and reduce the temperature slightly once the dough is in the oven.
- Drizzle cream cheese frosting over the baked pizza for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
Add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.