Dessert pizza ideas include layers of chocolate, fruit, marshmallow creme and more. Serve up these slices on family movie nights or for casual dinners.
15 Dessert Pizza Recipes for Your Next Get-Together
Updated on Oct. 15, 2024
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Berry Brownie Pizza
How could you not love pizza for dessert? A fudgy brownie base is layered with a whipped topping sauce, then topped with fresh strawberries, chopped nuts and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. —Karen Heleski, Ubly, Michigan
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Strawberry Pizza
From Elk Ridge, Utah, Kara Cook predicts, “Both strawberry and cheesecake lovers will delight in this fruity treat. My family requests this sweet pizza every strawberry season.”
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Apple Pizza
Pizza is a favorite at our house, so when I had some apples to use up, I started searching for an apple pizza recipe. I tailored this one to fit my family’s tastes. —Brenda Mowrey, Taylors, South Carolina
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pizza
Kids go crazy for this gooey dessert pizza, although adults snap it up too. Everyone loves the chewy crust and the amazingly delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Bernice Arnett, Marshfield, Missouri
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Watermelon Fruit Pizza
You can make all kinds of watermelon pizza, but our version is decadent, creamy and refreshing.
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Lemon Cake Mix Dessert Pizza
Light and lemony, this blueberry dessert pizza is nice to serve after dinner, as an accompaniment to a cup of afternoon tea or as a special breakfast pastry. You can use a 13×9-inch pan instead of a pizza pan—just pat the crust over the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan. —JM Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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Chocolate Lover's Pizza
I created this after my dad said that my graham cracker crust should be topped with dark chocolate and pecans. It’s easy to customize by adding your favorite chocolate and toppers. Dad thinks the whole world should know about this pizza! —Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana
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Chocolate Pudding Pizza
My sister Brenda and I made up this recipe while talking on the phone. My family loved the classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter presented in a whole new way. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Patriotic Pizzas
Here’s a pie-in-the-sky-idea—fruit pizzas you decorate like a high-flyin’ flag! You can decorate it with stripes for the U.S. or with a maple leaf for Canada. Both designs consist of tangy fruit and smooth cream cheese over a tender crust. Since each version is simple to make, you can quickly create either one for a summer picnic or patriotic party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Summer Dessert Pizza
Especially refreshing during the summer months, this dessert lets fresh fruit shine. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Apple Crisp Pizza
While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this recipe. As it bakes, the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, and friends and family linger waiting for a sample. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa
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Rocky Road Cookie Pizza
Short and sweet, this recipe will win big with guests no matter how the game winds up. —Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon
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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
Purchased sugar cookies make a sweet “crust” for these colorful fruit pizzas. Make them throughout the year with a variety of fresh and canned fruits. —Marge Hodel, Roanoke, Illinois
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Frosted Brownie Pizza
It’s impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting and mouthwatering sweet and crunchy toppings. It’s warmly received wherever I take it. —Paula Riehl, Boise, IdahoDessert Pizza FAQ
What is the best crust for dessert pizza?
Dessert pizza, just like regular pizza, allows for a lot of creativity. The best crust to choose is one that’s sturdy enough to hold your toppings, while also matching the overall flavor or theme. A sugar cookie crust is most common, but you can also use a brownie crust, peanut butter cookie crust or even try fresh fruit such as watermelon.
Boxed batters are a staple in these recipes, but you can also prep your own. Use homemade brownie batter for a chocolate crust or homemade sugar cookie dough for a vanilla-flavored crust.
How do I cut dessert pizza cleanly?
Most dessert pizza recipes call for chilling the pizza before serving. Cutting a chilled dessert pizza makes it that much easier to get clean slices. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter for slicing.
How long is dessert pizza good for?
Fruit pizza should be stored in an airtight container and will last in the refrigerator for three to five days. Dessert pizzas with fresh fruit on top won’t last quite as long as those topped with chocolate chips and marshmallows. This is because the watery content of fruit will seep into the crust and make it slightly soggy.
