Cinnamon Crumb Dessert Pizza

Picture a golden canvas, the pizza crust, warm and fragrant with vanilla bean, a sweet invitation to a world of sugary delights. A layer of melted butter, swirled with the rich, caramel notes of brown sugar and the comforting warmth of cinnamon, creates a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth base, a promise of pure indulgence. A generous blanket of cinnamon crumb topping, studded with rolled oats and melting chocolate chips, adds a textural symphony, a delightful crunch mingling with the comforting spice. A delicate drizzle of vanilla bean glaze, its creamy sweetness amplifying the vanilla notes, transforms this pizza into a masterpiece, a touch of elegance to a rustic treat. Each bite is a journey: the soft, yielding crust, the caramelized sweetness of the cinnamon-sugar layer, the crunchy, spiced crumble, the melting chocolate, and the smooth, vanilla-infused glaze. This Cinnamon Crumb Dessert Pizza is a warm embrace, a sweet escape, a moment of pure bliss captured in every slice.

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Crumb and Get It Dessert Pizza

Cinnamon Crumb Dessert Pizza: A large, shareable dessert pizza featuring a vanilla bean-infused crust, a generous cinnamon crumb topping with oats and chocolate chips, and a rich vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for parties or large gatherings.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American Fusion, Italian American Fusion

Keyword Chocolate, Dessert, Pizza, Vanilla bean

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 1 16in Pizza

Ingredients

Vanilla Bean Pizza Dough:

• 1 cup warm water 105-115°F
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp vanilla bean paste

Cinnamon-Sugar Layer:

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Crumb Topping:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Vanilla Bean Glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

• Vanilla Bean Pizza Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture, olive oil, and vanilla bean paste to the flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface to form a 16-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a greased 16-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
• Cinnamon-Sugar Layer: Brush the melted butter evenly over the pizza dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.
• Cinnamon Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chocolate chips. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
• Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the topping is set.
• Vanilla Bean Glaze: While the pizza is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to achieve desired consistency.
• Assemble: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Drizzle the vanilla bean glaze evenly over the warm pizza. Slice and serve immediately.