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Sweet and Simple Cinnamon Sugar Pizza
I created this delicious dessert pizza one weekend morning when I wanted something special but simple for brunch. The way the butter and cinnamon sugar melt into the flaky crescent rolls creates pure magic in your kitchen. That sweet glaze drizzled on top takes it from good to absolutely irresistible. Now it's our favorite weekend treat.
A Recipe Anyone Can Make
What I love most about this recipe is how something so simple can taste so amazing. The minute that cinnamon sugar starts baking your whole house smells like a cozy bakery. I enjoy making it with my kids since there's no complicated steps just pure fun and deliciousness.
What You'll Need
- Crescent Roll Dough: The base of all our flaky goodness.
- Butter: Cold for the topping melted for that wonderful glaze.
- Granulated and Brown Sugar: They work together for perfect sweetness.
- Cinnamon: The star of our show.
- Salt: Just a pinch makes everything taste better.
- Flour: Helps create that perfect crumbly top.
- Powdered Sugar: Makes our glaze silky smooth.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds that lovely sweet aroma.
- Milk: Gets our glaze just right.
Let's Make Something Wonderful
- Prepare the Dough:
- Get your oven warm and lay out those crescents on your baking sheet.
- Make the Crumb Topping:
- Mix your cold butter sugars cinnamon salt and flour until crumbly then sprinkle it all over.
- Bake:
- Pop it in the oven and let it turn golden and beautiful.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Stir up that sweet glaze until it's smooth then drizzle it over your warm pizza.
My Best Baking Tips
Make sure your butter is really cold when making the topping it creates the best texture. Watch your baking time carefully you want it golden but still tender. Let that glaze cool just a bit before drizzling it looks prettier that way.
Perfect Pairings
We love enjoying this warm with our morning coffee or afternoon tea. Sometimes I'll serve it with hot chocolate for the kids. It's wonderful on its own but adding some fresh fruit or nuts makes it extra special.
Keeping It Fresh
This pizza stays nice for a couple days in an airtight container on your counter or about a week in the fridge. A quick warm up in the oven brings back that fresh baked magic. Though honestly it rarely lasts long enough in our house to need storing.
Making It Your Own
Sometimes I toss some diced apples or fresh berries on top before baking. A sprinkle of pecans adds lovely crunch. My kids love when I switch up the glaze using cream cheese frosting or a drizzle of chocolate. Every version turns out delicious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
You can prepare the crumb mixture ahead, but the pizza is best baked fresh. If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly to restore crispiness.
- → How do I prevent the crust from getting soggy?
Don't overload the dough with topping, and make sure to use cold butter for the crumb mixture. Bake until golden brown for a crispy base.
- → Can I use homemade dough instead of crescent rolls?
While crescent rolls provide convenience and guaranteed flakiness, you can use pizza dough or puff pastry. Just adjust baking time accordingly.
- → Why isn't my crumb topping crumbly?
The butter must be cold when mixing the crumb topping. If it's too warm, the mixture will become paste-like instead of crumbly.
- → Can I freeze this dessert pizza?
While possible, freezing isn't recommended as the texture of the crescent rolls and glaze may change. This recipe is best enjoyed fresh.