Cherry Dessert Pizza with Streusel Topping Recipe
This delightful Cherry Dessert Pizza from Pizza Hut features a tender, homemade yeast dough topped with sweet cherry pie filling and a crumbly almond streusel. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze, it’s a perfect treat for cherry lovers craving a unique, fruity dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Topping Ingredients
- 21-ounce can sweet cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine the yeast with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and sea salt to prepare the dry mix for the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the foamy yeast mixture, beaten egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, helping develop gluten for the right texture.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Make the Streusel: While the dough rises, mix sugar, flour, cubed butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until crumbly. The streusel will add a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into your desired pizza shape. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Pizza: Evenly spread the sweet cherry pie filling over the dough. Sprinkle the crumbly streusel over the cherry layer and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the pizza for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the streusel topping is bubbly and crisp.
- Prepare the Icing and Drizzle: While the pizza cools slightly, mix powdered sugar with heavy cream to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle the icing over the baked dessert pizza before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment for best results.
- The streusel topping can be adjusted to taste; adding more cinnamon or nuts can enhance flavor.
- Serve the pizza slightly warm for the best texture and flavor.
- This dessert pizza pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Keywords: Cherry dessert pizza, sweet cherry pizza, Pizza Hut dessert, cherry pie pizza, fruit dessert pizza
