Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
- Make the Crust: In large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed.
- Add sugar, then beat on medium speed until fluffy and light in color.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Scrape down the sides as needed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Once completely combined, cover dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Without chilling, cookie dough will spread over sides of pan.
- Preheat oven to 350F (177C).
- Generously grease a12-inch pizza pan.
- Remove chilled cookie dough from refrigerator and press onto pan to form a flat circle.
- Leave a 2-inch space from the edge.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.
- Allow crust to cool completely before decorating.
- As you make frosting, soak apple slices in club soda to help prevent browning.
- Make frosting: In medium bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add confectioners sugar, vanilla, and 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
- Beat for 2 minutes until completely combined.
- Spread over cooled crust.
- Decorate with apple slices, caramel sauce, and walnuts.
- Cut into slices and serve.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
unsalted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking soda, apples, cream cheese, unsalted butter, confectioners, vanilla extract, caramel sauce, walnuts
Taken from www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43767/caramel-apple-dessert-pizza-recipe/ (may not work)