Cherry Dessert Pizza with Cherry Pie Filling and Crumble Topping
Indulge in a delightful dessert experience with this Cherry Dessert Pizza featuring a soft homemade crust layered with luscious cherry pie filling and topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations, this sweet treat is sure to impress your guests. Each slice presents a beautiful balance of fruity sweetness and rich textures, making it an irresistible option for dessert lovers. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can create your own version of this classic dessert to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar (for crumble)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for crumble)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (for crumble)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon whole milk (for glaze)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until foamy.
- Combine half the vegetable oil with the yeast mixture along with the all-purpose flour and salt to form dough.
- Allow dough to rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a pizza pan with parchment paper and remaining vegetable oil.
- Shape the dough on the pan and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Brush melted butter mixed with granulated sugar over the baked crust, then spread cherry pie filling evenly on top.
- Prepare crumble topping by combining flour, sugars, salt, and melted butter until clumps form; sprinkle over cherry filling.
- Bake again for 13–15 minutes until topping is golden brown.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm pizza before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg