Dessert Pizza Shells

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, slightly sweet yeast dough perfect for topping with fruits, cheeses, and nuts.
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These Dessert Pizza Shells offer a versatile canvas for your sweetest creations. Unlike traditional savory pizza dough, this recipe incorporates apple juice and a touch of honey or sugar to create a tender, slightly sweet crumb that complements fruit and cheese toppings beautifully. The dough is enriched with nonfat dry milk powder for a richer texture and golden crust. Ideal for individual servings or sharing, these shells can be topped with ricotta, fresh berries, nuts, or drizzled with chocolate. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for a fun weeknight dessert, this dough rises perfectly to hold generous toppings without becoming soggy. Bake them pre-topped or par-bake for a crispier base.

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Dessert Pizza Shells

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1170.3

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These Dessert Pizza Shells offer a versatile canvas for your sweetest creations. Unlike traditional savory pizza dough, this recipe incorporates apple juice and a touch of honey or sugar to create a tender, slightly sweet crumb that complements fruit and cheese toppings beautifully. The dough is enriched with nonfat dry milk powder for a richer texture and golden crust. Ideal for individual servings or sharing, these shells can be topped with ricotta, fresh berries, nuts, or drizzled with chocolate. Whether you're hosting a brunch or looking for a fun weeknight dessert, this dough rises perfectly to hold generous toppings without becoming soggy. Bake them pre-topped or par-bake for a crispier base.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and nonfat dry milk powder in the very warm water.
  2. Stir in the sugar or honey until fully dissolved, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Stir the apple juice into the yeast mixture.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  5. Pour the liquid yeast mixture into the flour, along with the lukewarm water.
  6. Mix until a soft dough forms, adding more water if necessary to prevent stickiness.
  7. Knead the dough for 4 minutes using a stand mixer with a dough hook, or by hand for 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  8. Divide the dough into 8 balls, each weighing approximately 4 ounces.
  9. Place the dough balls on a lightly floured baking sheet, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  11. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a circle about 4 to 5 inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick.
  12. Transfer the rolled dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a fork to dock the center of the crust to prevent bubbling.
  13. Pull up the edges slightly to form a rim or cuff to hold toppings.
  14. Bake the shells for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  15. Remove from oven and add your desired toppings, such as ricotta, fresh fruit, or nuts.
  16. Return to the oven for 3-5 more minutes if using fresh toppings, or serve immediately with cold toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1170.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.1mg1%
Sodium 4962.2mg207%
Total Carbohydrate 244.9g82%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 31.8g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: dessert, pizza, dough, yeast, apple, juice, sweet, crust, fruit, cheese, ricotta, nuts, honey, flour, homemade, brunch, snack, pastry
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