Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizzas
This Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza is a fun, easy twist on traditional pizza with a warm cookie crust and melty chocolate chips—perfect for any sweet craving!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup very warm water (120 to 130°F)
- 3/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- Assortment of "sauces" peanut butter, hazelnut spread, hot fudge, caramel sauce, frosting, or puddings
- Assortment of toppings fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, candies, cookies, sprinkles, and more
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 envelope of Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix these dry ingredients together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 2/3 cup of very warm water (120 to 130°F), 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough begins to form.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour until you reach the right consistency.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion out into a round pizza shape, about 1/4 inch thick. Place the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of miniature chocolate chips evenly over the surface of each pizza, pressing them gently into the dough.
- Bake the dessert pizzas in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and the chocolate chips are melted.
- Once out of the oven, let the pizzas cool slightly. Then, drizzle your choice of sauces—like peanut butter, hot fudge, or caramel sauce—over the top. Finish with your favorite toppings, from fresh fruits to colorful sprinkles.
Notes
- Prepare the dough ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before shaping.
- Store baked dessert pizzas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Customize toppings and sauces to suit any occasion or holiday theme.