Posted by Eventful Sweets on 30th Oct 2024
Thanksgiving Dessert Pizza Recipe
Sweet and Easy Friendsgiving Treat
Create new holiday traditions with this Thanksgiving Dessert Pizza, the perfect sweet addition to your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving celebrations!
This festive treat starts with a soft sugar cookie crust, topped with a variety of fall-inspired flavors like apple butter, pumpkin butter, and cream cheese frosting. Each quarter of the pizza is uniquely decorated with Eventful Sweets' special toppings—Cinnamon Streusel, Flat Pie Chips, English Straw Toffee, and more—making it a fun, creative way to enjoy classic holiday flavors.
Easy to make and even more fun to share, this dessert brings everyone together to start new traditions. Whether you serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this delicious pizza will become a new favorite for your festive gatherings year after year!
Ingredients:
- Pillsbury Pumpkin Shape Sugar Cookies
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Caramel Sauce
- Apple Butter
- Pumpkin Butter
- Cherry Pie Filling
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Open the Pillsbury Sugar Cookie box and remove the cookie dough balls.
- Create the Cookie Crust:
- Place the cookie dough in an 8-inch cake pan lined with Parchment paper.
- Press and spread the dough evenly to the edges, forming a smooth, level crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 11-14 minutes.
- Cool the Crust:
- Let the cookie crust rest in the pan for 1 minute after baking.
- Carefully transfer the crust to a platter and let it cool for an additional 30 minutes until it's cool to the touch.
Optional: Using the dull edge of a butter knife, gently score two lines across the crust to divide it into four equal sections.
- Decorate the Crust:
- On the first quarter, spread Cream Cheese Frosting and sprinkle with Milk Caramel Mini Cups.
- On the second quarter, spread Apple Butter. Drizzle Caramel Sauce and sprinkle on English Straw Toffee.
- On the third quarter, spread Cream Cheese Frosting. Scoop on Cherry Pie Filling and sprinkle on Cinnamon Streusel.
- On the fourth quarter, spread Pumpkin Butter. Sprinkle on Flat Pie Chips.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice into sections, serve to guests, and enjoy your delicious creation!
Tips and Tricks:
- Keep this dessert covered and, in the fridge, if you’remaking in advance! Any leftovers should be kept in the fridge as well!
- Add Whipped Cream to the edges on the edges of the Dessert Pizza or serve with Vanilla Ice Cream!
Why We LOVE This Recipe!
- It’s great for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any fall festivity!
- It’s easy to make!
- The classic Pie Flavors taste are enhanced by the fun presentation!