Description
This Deep Dish Cookie Dough Cheesecake Pizza combines the best of two beloved desserts: cookie dough and creamy cheesecake. Featuring a golden-baked cookie dough crust topped with a smooth, sweet cheesecake layer and garnished with mini chocolate chips and cookie dough chunks, it’s a decadent treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cookie dough chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch deep dish pizza pan or similar baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter along with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring well until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly.
- Form and Bake Cookie Crust: Spread the cookie dough evenly into your prepared pizza pan, pressing it down firmly into a crust shape. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Assemble Cheesecake Pizza: Once the cookie dough crust has fully cooled, spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the surface.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and cookie dough chunks evenly on top of the cheesecake layer for added texture and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to set properly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your decadent creation!
Notes
- Ensure the cookie dough crust is completely cooled before adding the cheesecake filling to prevent melting and mixing of layers.
- For best results, use room temperature butter, cream cheese, and eggs to ensure smooth mixing.
- You can prepare the cookie dough crust and cheesecake filling a day ahead and assemble just before serving.
- If you want a firmer cheesecake layer, chill for longer than 2 hours.
- Cookie dough chunks can be store-bought or homemade for a personal touch.
