Description
This Easy Cherry Dessert Pizza offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza by combining a buttery sugar cookie crust with a creamy cream cheese filling and luscious cherry pie topping. Perfect for a quick and impressive dessert, it’s simple to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Crust:
- 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Optional: Fresh cherries or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cookie crust.
- Make the Cookie Crust: In a large bowl, break up the refrigerated sugar cookie dough and mix in the all-purpose flour to prevent stickiness. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared pizza pan, forming a crust with a slight edge around the perimeter. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let the crust cool completely before proceeding.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping to create a light, fluffy filling that will spread easily over the crust.
- Assemble the Dessert Pizza: Once the cookie crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over it. Then spoon the cherry pie filling on top, spreading it out to cover the entire surface evenly for a beautiful, fruit-laden finish.
- Serve: Chill the assembled dessert pizza in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and to set the layers. Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh cherries or extra whipped cream. Slice into wedges and enjoy this sweet, creamy treat!
Notes
- Ensure the cookie crust is fully cooled before spreading the cream cheese filling to prevent melting.
- Use refrigerated sugar cookie dough for convenience and consistent results.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
- Refrigerate leftovers tightly covered; best consumed within 2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cherry dessert pizza, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese dessert, easy dessert pizza, fruit pizza
