Cinnamon Dessert Pizza Recipe
This Cinnamon Pizza recipe transforms a simple store-bought pizza dough into a sweet, dessert-style treat topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble and a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert, it bakes to golden perfection in just 10 minutes.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Crumble Topping
- ¼ cup Flour
- ⅓ cup White sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp Butter (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon (divided: 1½ tsp for crumble, remaining for topping)
For the Dough
- 1 store-bought Pizza dough
- 2 tbsp Butter (total, divided: ½ tbsp melted for pan, ½ tbsp melted for dough, 2 tbsp room temperature for crumble)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it is hot enough to bake the pizza to a crispy, golden crust.
- Prepare pan: Lightly brush a pizza pan or sheet pan with ½ tablespoon of melted butter to prevent sticking and add flavor to the bottom crust.
- Make crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of room-temperature butter. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly texture. Set this aside for topping later.
- Place dough: Lay the store-bought pizza dough onto the prepared buttered pan, spreading it evenly into the shape desired.
- Butter the dough: Brush the surface of the dough with the remaining ½ tablespoon of melted butter to add moisture and richness.
- Add cinnamon: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough to give the base extra cinnamon flavor.
- Apply crumble: Evenly spread the previously prepared crumble mixture over the top of the cinnamon-dusted dough, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and the topping becomes bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare glaze: While the pizza bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Cool the pizza: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes, enabling the topping to set slightly.
- Drizzle glaze: Drizzle the prepared vanilla glaze evenly over the cooled pizza for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve: Slice the cinnamon pizza into 6 portions and serve immediately for a warm, sweet dessert experience.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter for the crumble topping ensures it mixes evenly and creates the perfect crumbly texture.
- If you prefer a spicier cinnamon flavor, feel free to increase the cinnamon quantity slightly.
- This recipe can be customized by adding nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts into the crumble mixture for extra crunch.
- For a dairy-free or vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a plant-based milk for the glaze.
- Make sure to let the pizza cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
Keywords: Cinnamon pizza, dessert pizza, sweet pizza, cinnamon crumble, vanilla glaze, easy dessert