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Freshly baked cherry dessert pizza cut into slices on a wooden board with sweet glaze and crumb topping

Cherry Dessert Pizza

This easy cherry dessert pizza features a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese filling and sweet cherry pie topping. Made with simple ingredients, this colorful cheesecake-style dessert is perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, holidays, or weekend baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch Pizza Pan
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling Rack
  • Pizza cutter or sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookie Crust
  • 1 package 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz 226 g cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • For the Cherry Topping
  • 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
  • Optional for Serving
  • Fresh whipped cream
  • Melted white chocolate
  • Fresh pitted cherries
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.
    Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Crust
    Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan, leaving a little space around the edges for spreading. Keep the dough thickness as even as possible.
    Step 3: Bake the Crust
    Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center appears set. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely on a cooling rack.
    Step 4: Make the Cheesecake Filling
    In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Continue mixing until creamy and well combined.
    Step 5: Assemble the Dessert Pizza
    Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the completely cooled cookie crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
    Step 6: Add the Cherry Topping
    Spoon the cherry pie filling gently over the cheesecake layer. Spread evenly without pressing too firmly into the cream cheese mixture.
    Step 7: Chill
    Transfer the assembled dessert pizza to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cheesecake filling firm up and makes slicing easier.
    Step 8: Slice and Serve
    Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 10 slices. Garnish with whipped cream, melted white chocolate, or fresh cherries if desired. Serve chilled.
Keyword Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Pizza, Cherry Dessert Pizza, Easy Dessert Pizza Recipe, Homemade Cherry Dessert Pizza