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Pizza Hut Cherry Dessert Pizza

Pizza Hut Cherry Dessert Pizza

This Pizza Hut Cherry Dessert Pizza recipe offers you a delightful and surprisingly simple way to capture that classic Pizza Hut dessert magic right in your own kitchen. It's the perfect solution for satisfying a sweet craving without a trip out, delivering that familiar sweet and fruity flavor everyone loves.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Pizza
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16.5 oz Pre-made sugar cookie dough tube
  • 1/2 cup Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 21 oz can Cherry pie filling
Optional toppings
  • Whipped cream optional
  • Chocolate drizzle optional
  • Chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Pizza pan
  • - Baking Sheet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or a large baking sheet.
  2. Open the tube of sugar cookie dough and press it evenly onto the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet, forming a crust approximately 1/4 inch thick. You can also press it up slightly along the edges to create a small rim.
    1 16.5 oz Pre-made sugar cookie dough tube
  3. Place the pizza pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Keep a close eye on it to prevent overbaking.
  4. Once baked, remove the cookie crust from the oven and let it cool completely on the pan. This is important before adding the frosting so it doesn't melt.
  5. While the cookie crust is cooling, in a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    1/2 cup Cream cheese, 1/4 cup Powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  6. Once the cookie crust is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the entire surface, going almost to the edges.
  7. Spoon the canned cherry pie filling over the cream cheese frosting, spreading it out gently. You can leave some frosting peeking through for a lovely marbled effect.
    1 21 oz can Cherry pie filling
  8. For the best flavor and texture, cover the dessert pizza and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
  9. Just before serving, you can add a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of melted chocolate, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts if desired.
    Whipped cream, Chocolate drizzle, Chopped nuts

Notes

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Not recommended for reheating. Can be frozen for 1-2 months.
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