Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

Dessert Pizza with icing and mini m and m toppings.

5 from 5 votes

Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

A delicious Godfather's copycat recipe that tastes so close to the real thing you won't tell the difference! Well, maybe you'll notice how much more affordable it is compared to delivery.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Cool Time10

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $2.53 / Serving $0.32

Equipment

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

¾ cup warm water, about 110°F ($0.00)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast ($0.15)
2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour ($0.26)
¾ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar ($0.01)
1 ½ tablespoon olive oil ($0.21)

Streusel Topping

½+⅓ cup all-purpose flour ($0.11)
⅓ cup granulated sugar ($0.12)
3 tablespoons brown sugar ($0.08)
2 tablespoons olive oil ($0.28)
2 tablespoons shortening ($0.08)
¼ cup mini M&Ms ($0.78)

Cinnamon Butter Mixture

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted ($0.12)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.04)

Icing

¾ cup powdered sugar ($0.27)
1 tablespoon warm water ($0.00)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.01)

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Instructions

Make the pizza dough. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead and rest. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and place the dough inside. Let rest while the oven preheats.
Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Make the streusel. In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, and shortening until large pea-sized crumbs form. Set aside.
Prepare the cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and cinnamon until combined.
Assemble. Press the rested dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Brush the cinnamon butter over the dough. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the top, reserving any extra for later use. Sprinkle with the mini M&Ms.
Bake. Bake for about 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool slightly. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Make the icing and serve. Stir together the powdered sugar, water, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a plastic bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over the dessert pizza. Slice and serve warm.

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Notes

Make it a meal. Double or triple the pizza dough to enjoy savory pizza alongside dessert.
Flour choice. Bread flour adds a slightly chewier, more authentic pizza texture, but all-purpose flour works well.
Make ahead. Pizza dough can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. For best results, assemble and bake the dessert pizza close to serving time.
Storage. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a softer texture.

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