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Sliced caramel apple pizza topped with Granny Smith apples, pecans, and caramel sauce, served on parchment paper.

Caramel Apple Pizza

Zuzana Paar
Caramel apple pizza is a warm and cozy fall dessert that features a soft, buttery cookie crust, sweet caramel cream cheese topping, crisp apples, and a sprinkle of pecans. Perfect for a family treat or a festive occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 525 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Crust:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apples sliced
  • ⅓ cup pecans chopped
  • Additional caramel sauce to drizzle

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add ricotta and egg, mixing well.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix to form dough.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap, chill for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F, line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Roll dough into a 16-inch circle, bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow crust to cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, caramel sauce, and apple pie spice together.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture on cooled crust, top with apples, caramel, and pecans.
  • Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Substitute Granny Smith apples with Honeycrisp apples for a sweeter option.
  • Use store-bought caramel sauce if you’re short on time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 372mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 2mg

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Keyword Caramel Apple Dessert, Caramel apple pizza recipe, Fall dessert pizza
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