Introduction

This Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza is a delightful twist on your favorite sweet treats, combining a crispy crust with a rich, cake-mix topping and melty chocolate chips. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for sharing at any gathering or enjoying as a satisfying dessert.

The image shows a round dessert pizza with eight slices, placed on a wooden board against a white marbled surface. The pizza has a thick, golden-brown crust on the edges. The base layer is a light golden dough topped with melted, slightly browned cheese spread evenly across the pizza. Scattered over the cheese layer are many dark chocolate chips, some slightly melted, giving a mix of smooth and textured dark brown spots. There are small clusters of crushed chocolate bits concentrated in the center area of the pizza. Additional chocolate chips are also scattered around the wooden board. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 ½ cups yellow cake mix
½ cup melted butter
½ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: Roll out the pizza crust onto a pizza pan and use a fork to poke holes evenly across the surface. Bake it for 5 minutes to prevent sogginess.
Step 3: In a bowl, combine the melted butter with the yellow cake mix until you get a smooth, spreadable mixture.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Step 5: Spread the cake mix and butter mixture evenly over the pre-baked pizza crust.
Step 6: Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the top, pressing them gently into the topping.
Step 7: Evenly sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pizza, avoiding the edges to prevent burning.
Step 8: Bake the dessert pizza for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and bubbly.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake mix and butter mixture before spreading.
Try using white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips instead of milk chocolate for a tasty variation.
If you prefer a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pizza crust or make your own gluten-free dough at home.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To keep the dessert pizza fresh, avoid refrigerating as it can dry out the crust. Reheat slices briefly in a warm oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness.

How to Serve

A round dessert pizza sliced into eight equal pieces is displayed on a wooden pizza board. The thick crust is golden and fluffy, surrounding a layer of melted, slightly browned cheese mixed with scattered dark brown chocolate chips spread evenly across the top. A few stray chocolate chips are scattered around the board. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dessert pizza ahead of time?

You can prepare the crust and topping mixture in advance, but it’s best to bake it just before serving to maintain a crisp crust and fresh flavors.

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?

Yes! Vanilla or white cake mix works well, and experimenting with flavors like funfetti can add a playful twist to this dessert pizza.

Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza Recipe

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This Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a sweet cookie-like crust topped with a buttery cake mix layer, sprinkled with a mix of granulated and brown sugars, and studded with rich milk chocolate chips. Baked to golden perfection, this dessert is perfect for sharing or indulging in a sweet treat.

Author: Toney
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)

Filling

1 ½ cups yellow cake mix
½ cup melted butter

Toppings

½ cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the dessert pizza.
Prepare Crust: Roll out the pizza crust onto a pizza pan and use a fork to poke holes evenly across the crust. This helps prevent bubbling during baking. Bake the crust for 5 minutes to partially cook it.
Mix Cake Layer: In a bowl, combine the melted butter and yellow cake mix, stirring until you achieve a smooth, consistent batter-like texture.
Mix Sugars: In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and brown sugar together to create a sweet topping blend.
Assemble Pizza: Spread the cake mix and butter mixture evenly over the pre-baked pizza crust, covering the entire surface except the edges.
Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly on top of the cake mixture, then gently press them into the surface to help them stay in place during baking.
Sprinkle Sugar Mixture: Evenly sprinkle the mixed sugars over the top of the dessert pizza, avoiding the crust edges to prevent burning.
Bake to Finish: Bake the assembled dessert pizza in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can use either store-bought or homemade pizza dough depending on your preference and time availability.
For a crispier crust, make sure to pre-bake the dough adequately before adding the toppings.
Feel free to substitute milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate chips based on taste.
To add extra texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts or shredded coconut before baking.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.

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