Cinnamon Sugar Pizza with Vanilla Glaze Recipe
This Cinnamon Sugar Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a sweet and buttery crescent roll base topped with a cinnamon sugar mixture and finished with a creamy vanilla glaze. Perfect as a dessert or a sweet snack, it combines the flaky texture of crescent rolls with the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar, all enhanced by a luscious vanilla drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Base:
- 2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3–4 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and press it into a greased 12-inch pizza pan, ensuring the dough covers the entire surface evenly and seams are sealed.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the mixture is uniform.
- Apply Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the melted butter evenly over the crescent roll dough base. Then, generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture across the buttered surface, ensuring even coverage for a sweet and aromatic flavor.
- Bake the Pizza Base: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Vanilla Glaze: While the pizza cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of whole milk in a small bowl. If the glaze is too thick, add the remaining tablespoon of milk a little at a time until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Glaze the Pizza: Drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the warm cinnamon sugar pizza, allowing it to melt slightly into the crust. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature for a deliciously sweet treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use a milk substitute such as almond or oat milk for the glaze.
- You can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top before baking for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Ensure the glaze is not too runny to avoid it dripping off the pizza.
- This recipe can be doubled easily by preparing two pizza pans if serving a larger group.
Keywords: cinnamon sugar pizza, sweet pizza, dessert pizza, crescent roll dessert, cinnamon dessert, vanilla glaze pizza
