Some people think pizza automatically means savory. But we can always broaden our horizons, can’t we? The Caramel Apple Pizza certainly thinks so, and it has the flavor to not just change minds, but hearts (and tastebuds)! A crumbly, tender, buttery sugar cookie crust lays the stage for diced, crispy, juicy apples and chocolate candies, which is already a great start. But it’s the sauce that’ll have you coming back again and again: creamy, tangy, with notes of rich caramel and the perfect amount of sweetness. Mmmm, Caramel Apple Pizza might sound like a fall or winter treat, but anytime you need a slice of something scrumptious, there’s nothing better.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough pizza crust:
- 1 (16.5-ounce) tube sugar cookie dough
For the caramel cream cheese spread:
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
For the toppings:
- 1 green apple, diced
- 2 chocolate caramel biscuit candy bars, such as Twix®, chopped
- caramel sauce, to taste, for drizzling
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Step 3 –Press the cookie dough down into the bottom of the pan, ensuring the bottom is completely covered.
Step 4 –Bake until the bottom is set, about 20-22 minutes.
Step 5 –Allow the cookie dough to cool for 20 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the cookie crust from the springform pan and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
Step 7 –In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream cheese, the vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of the caramel sauce, and the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Step 8 –Add the heavy whipping cream to the cream cheese mixture and whisk until stiff peaks form.
Step 9 –Refrigerate the caramel spread until ready to use.
Step 10 –Layer the caramel cream cheese spread over the cookie crust.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the apple pieces and the candy bar pieces over the cream cheese layer.
Step 12 –Serve drizzled with the extra caramel sauce.
