Description
Chocolate chip dessert pizza brings Italian-inspired sweetness to classic American comfort food. Sweet dough crowned with melted chocolate and delicate toppings creates a delightful fusion you’ll crave after one heavenly slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust (12 inches / 30.48 cm)
Chocolate Chip Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) yellow cake mix (dry mix, not prepared)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) milk chocolate chips
Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the center and heat to 400F (200C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Transfer the pizza crust onto a baking sheet, methodically piercing the surface with a fork to prevent unwanted air bubbles during cooking.
- Partially crisp the crust by baking for 5 minutes, ensuring the base remains sturdy and prevents sogginess. Keep the oven temperature constant.
- Create the cake topping by thoroughly blending the yellow cake mix with melted butter until a uniform, crumbly texture develops.
- Combine granulated and brown sugars in a separate container, mixing until completely integrated.
- Distribute the butter-cake mixture across the pre-baked crust, maintaining a small perimeter around the edges for a crisp border.
- Generously scatter milk chocolate chips over the cake mixture, gently pressing them to ensure they adhere during baking.
- Dust the prepared surface with the sugar blend, concentrating on the inner portion and avoiding the outer crust edge.
- Return the pizza to the 400F oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden and the topping solidifies.
- Allow the dessert pizza to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling easier slicing and optimal serving temperature.
Notes
- Customize Crust Options swap traditional pizza crust with gluten-free versions, sugar cookie dough, or pre-made graham cracker crust for diverse dietary needs.
- Prevent Soggy Base poke multiple fork holes in the crust and pre-bake briefly to ensure a crispy, sturdy foundation that won’t become mushy under moist toppings.
- Enhance Flavor Variations experiment with different chocolate chip types like dark, white, or semi-sweet chips, or add chopped nuts for extra crunch and complexity.
- Storage Strategy allow the dessert pizza to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore its crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg