Aug 30 2026
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Cinnamon Dessert Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Monical's Pizza
Time1h 30m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Dough / Crust

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

Toppings / Finish

Method

Dough / Crust

  1. 1

    Mix and activate yeast

    In a small bowl combine warm water and warm milk (3 tbsp each) with the 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp instant yeast. Stir gently and let rest 5–7 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    In a larger bowl whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Form dough

    Add the yeast mixture and 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter) to the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If dough is too sticky, add up to 2 tbsp more flour, 1 tbsp at a time.

  4. 4

    First rise

    Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.

  5. 5

    Shape crust

    After rising, gently deflate the dough and roll or stretch into a 10–12 inch round on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with flour. Create a slightly thicker rim around the edge for a crust.

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  1. 6

    Prepare filling

    In a medium bowl beat 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well combined and slightly fluffy.

  2. 7

    Spread filling

    Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the rim.

  3. 8

    Optional topping

    If using chopped nuts or sliced fruit, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and/or 1 cup sliced apples or bananas evenly over the cinnamon filling, pressing lightly so they adhere.

Bake and Finish

  1. 9

    Bake

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pizza on the middle rack and bake 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. If using fruit, check that fruit is tender.

  2. 10

    Prepare cream cheese drizzle

    While the pizza bakes, in a small bowl beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 3 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp milk until smooth and pourable. If too thick, add tiny additional drops of milk until desired consistency is reached.

  3. 11

    Finish and serve

    Remove pizza from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle or spread the cream cheese icing over the warm pizza and dust with 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Slice into 6–8 pieces and serve warm.

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