Description

This indulgent Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert Pizza combines a soft yeast-raised crust with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese layer, tangy raspberry jam swirls, and white chocolate chips, all topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a delightful treat that merges classic cheesecake flavors with the fun and shareability of a pizza.

Ingredients

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Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup warm water
0.5 cup cold butter

Cheesecake Topping

8 oz cream cheese
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.5 cup raspberry jam
0.5 cup white chocolate chips

Streusel Topping

0.5 cup flour
0.5 cup sugar
0.5 cup cold butter

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt until evenly combined. Gradually add the warm water, stirring continuously until a dough forms. Knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set this aside for assembly.
Assemble the Pizza: Roll out or press the dough onto the prepared baking sheet into an even, thin pizza base. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the crust.
Add Raspberry Jam and White Chocolate: Spoon small dollops of raspberry jam over the cream cheese layer and gently swirl it in to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly on top.
Prepare Streusel Topping: Combine the 0.5 cup flour, 0.5 cup sugar, and 0.5 cup cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle this streusel evenly over the pizza layers.
Bake: Place the assembled dessert pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the streusel topping is crisp.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it onto a cutting board. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You can substitute fresh raspberries for jam if preferred, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
Ensure the butter for the streusel is very cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
Letting the dough rise briefly before baking is optional here but could add extra softness.
This dessert pizza is best served the same day for optimal freshness and texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: raspberry cheesecake pizza, dessert pizza, cheesecake dessert, raspberry jam dessert, white chocolate dessert, streusel topping dessert