Description
A deep dish dessert pizza featuring a soft, buttery crust topped with heaps of sweet cinnamon streusel and finished with a simple glaze. Perfect for sharing at brunch, parties, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (one packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for crust)
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F; cow’s milk or unsweetened almond milk)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled (for crust)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for crumb topping)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 1/4 tsp yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt. Pour in 3/4 cup warm milk and 2 tbsp melted butter. Mix with a spatula until a sticky dough forms. If too dry, add more milk 1 tbsp at a time.
- Knead & Rise: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 4-5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (20-30 minutes).
- Make the Cinnamon Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter using fingers or a fork until large, chunky crumbs form.
- Assemble the Pizza: Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or deep dish pizza pan. Press dough into the pan, evenly thick (about 3/4 inch). Scatter crumb topping over dough, covering to the edges.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Crust should be golden and crumb topping bubbling around the edges. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool & Glaze: Remove pizza from oven. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Drizzle glaze over warm pizza.
- Slice & Serve: Cut into 8 wedges and serve warm. Let cool a few more minutes if crumb is too soft before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use softened butter for the crumb topping and avoid over-kneading the dough. You can customize with nuts, fruit, or chocolate drizzle. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations are possible. Let pizza cool slightly before slicing for clean wedges. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to maintain crumb texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: cinnamon dessert pizza, deep dish dessert, streusel pizza, homemade dessert pizza, easy dessert pizza, cinnamon crumb pizza, brunch dessert, party dessert, comfort food