Description
This Deep Dish Cookie Dough Cheesecake Pizza combines the best of two dessert worlds: a rich, chewy cookie dough crust baked to golden perfection and a luscious, creamy cheesecake topping. Finished with mini chocolate chips and chunks of cookie dough, this decadent dessert pizza is perfect for sharing and sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling and Topping
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping)
- 1/4 cup cookie dough chunks (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep dish pizza pan or a similarly sized baking dish to ensure the cookie dough crust does not stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Form and Bake Cookie Dough Crust: Spread the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared pizza pan, pressing it down firmly to form a crust layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the cookie crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until creamy and smooth, forming the cheesecake filling.
- Assemble Cheesecake Pizza: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled cookie dough crust, creating a smooth top layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and chunks of cookie dough evenly over the cheesecake topping for added texture and flavor.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake layer to set firmly. Slice into wedges and enjoy this indulgent dessert pizza!
Notes
- Ensure the cookie dough crust cools completely before spreading the cheesecake filling to prevent melting.
- You can make the cookie dough chunks by setting aside a small portion of the dough before baking.
- For easier slicing, chill the dessert longer than 2 hours if possible.
- This dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the best texture and flavor in the cheesecake topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
