Description
Homemade cinnamon-sugar pizza delights dessert enthusiasts with its sweet, crispy crescent roll base. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this treat a crowd-pleasing finale you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz/226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 oz (60 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 12 tbsps milk
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Activate the oven to 375F (190C) and position a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cooking surface.
- Dough Foundation: Unfurl crescent roll dough onto the sheet, meticulously pressing seams to create a seamless pizza-like canvas.
- Buttery Transformation: Brush the entire dough surface with melted butter, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then generously sprinkle the aromatic mixture across the buttered dough.
- Baking Brilliance: Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a crisp, perfectly cooked texture.
- Decadent Drizzle: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into a luxurious icing, creating a smooth, creamy topping.
- Final Flourish: Remove the pizza from the oven and elegantly swirl the prepared icing across the warm surface, then slice into tempting wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Seal Seams Carefully: Press crescent roll dough edges together completely to prevent uneven baking and create a smooth base for even cinnamon-sugar distribution.
- Butter Distribution Technique: Use a pastry brush for uniform butter coverage, ensuring every inch of dough receives a consistent layer for perfect caramelization.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Ratio Balance: Mix approximately 1/4 cup sugar with 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon for optimal sweetness without overwhelming the delicate pastry flavor.
- Cooling and Icing Strategy: Allow pizza to cool slightly before drizzling icing to prevent immediate melting and maintain an attractive, swirled appearance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg