Description
A whimsical twist on traditional pizza with a creamy peppermint base and festive candy cane topping.
Ingredients
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- Pizza Crust (pre-made or homemade)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 1/2 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes
- 2 tbsp Buttery Spread or Melted Butter
- Optional Toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for your pizza crust.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and peppermint extract until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the rolled-out pizza crust, leaving a small edge for the crust.
- Brush the edges with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes generously over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown and the cream cheese is slightly melted, typically around 15-20 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing to enhance flavor melding. Balance toppings to avoid overwhelming flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candy cane, pizza, dessert, holiday recipe, festive treat