Description
This Cherry Dessert Pizza is a delightful blend of sweet and fruity flavors, perfect for any occasion. With a tender crust, creamy frosting, and juicy cherry topping, it’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- One package (16-18 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- One 8-ounce block of cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar (depending on desired sweetness and thickness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- One 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling
- Optional: white chocolate shavings or toasted sliced almonds
- Optional: fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar, or chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan or a large round baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter. Beat together until light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, a cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, distributing the cherries evenly.
- Chill the assembled Cherry Dessert Pizza in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the frosting.
- Before serving, sprinkle your chosen garnishes over the top, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Ensure the crust is completely cooled before spreading the frosting to prevent melting. You can use fresh or frozen cherries as alternatives to canned cherry pie filling. For a different flavor, consider using a graham cracker crust or puff pastry.