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Pizza Hut Cherry Dessert Pizza Recipe

Pizza Hut Cherry Dessert Pizza Recipe
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This Pizza Hut Cherry Dessert Pizza recipe combines a soft, homemade yeast dough with sweet cherry pie filling and a crunchy almond streusel topping. Finished with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, it’s a delightful dessert pizza that’s perfect for sharing at any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Filling

  • 21-ounce can sweet cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel Topping

  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the yeast with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and sea salt to create the base for the dough.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Once the yeast is foamy, add it to the flour mixture along with the beaten egg and melted butter. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing the gluten for texture.
  5. Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Prepare the Streusel: Mix sugar, flour, cubed butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until crumbly to form the streusel topping.
  7. Roll Out Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a pizza shape. Transfer it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Assemble Pizza: Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the prepared streusel on top, then add the sliced almonds.
  9. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the pizza for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Prepare Icing and Serve: While the pizza cools, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream to make a pourable icing. Drizzle it over the warm dessert pizza before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
  • If you prefer a thicker icing, reduce the heavy cream slightly.
  • For extra crunch, toast the sliced almonds lightly before adding them on top.
  • Store leftover pizza covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best taste.
  • You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings such as blueberry or apple for variety.

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