This easy cinnamon sugar dessert pizza with crescent rolls is a fun treat the whole family would love. It has all the flavors of a homemade cinnamon roll with a delicious vanilla glaze.
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If you're looking for an easy sweet treat, this recipe is a must-try. Perfect after-school snack, dessert, or Sunday brunch.
The key is in the flaky and buttery crescent rolls. Keep an extra can in the refrigerator to whip this up in no time.
Ingredients
Crescent Rolls- In the refrigerated section, I’ve seen the Original flavor, Sweet Hawaiian, Butter Flake, and Honey Butter.
Sugars and Cinnamon- Powdered Sugar for the icing. Light and Dark Brown Sugar are best. You can substitute granulated sugar if you prefer, but it won’t have that deep cinnamon roll flavor and color.
Butter & Milk- I like to use salted butter. Heavy cream or whole milk to add flavor and a thick texture to the vanilla glaze.
Vanilla Extract- I like to use clear vanilla extract to keep the icing a bright white color.
Pizza Sizes
One 8-oz can of crescent rolls can make a large 10-12-inch dessert pizza or make two 6-inch mini pizzas.
It’s the perfect dessert if you have leftover crescent roll dough. Another option would be to use ½ a can for traditional crescent rolls for dinner and the other half for one 6-inch mini dessert pizza. I’ve definitely done this.
How To Serve
This can be served all year round for dinners, brunch, parties, potlucks, and pizza nights.
Serve warm with lots of vanilla glaze and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Additional Topping Options: Carmel sauce, crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, store-bought cream cheese frosting, sprinkles, toasted almonds, or glazed pecans.
Storage and Leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or freezer ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat the slices in the microwave, checking them in 5-second intervals until warm through.
Step-By-Step Instructions and Photos
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Open the crescent rolls package and knead it into a ball of dough.
Tip: You can use leftover crescent dough to make a mini dessert pizza, make 2 mini pizzas, or one large 10-12 inch pizza.
3. Roll out the dough into a round shape and place it on the lined sheet pan.
4. In a small bowl, add the sugars and cinnamon. Mix well.
5. Spread the melted butter onto the dough and sprinkle with the brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Make sure to leave about ½ inch for the crust.
6. Place into the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
7. In a mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and clear vanilla extract. Pour the heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time. Mix well. You want a thick glaze.
8. Remove the dessert pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
9. Drizzle with the vanilla glaze.
10. Cut into slices and place on a serving dish. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for an extra touch.
Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring Tools
- Mixing Bowls
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 8oz Crescent Dough, package
- 3 tablespoon Butter, melted
- 3 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, ground
Vanilla Glaze
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon Heavy Cream or Milk
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract, clear
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Open the crescent rolls package and knead it into a ball of dough. Tip: You can use leftover crescent dough to make a mini dessert pizza, make 2 mini pizzas, or one large 10-12 inch pizza.
- Roll out the dough into a round shape and place it on the lined sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, add the sugars and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Spread the melted butter onto the dough and sprinkle with the brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Make sure to leave about ½ inch for the crust.
- Place into the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Vanilla Glaze
- In a mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and clear vanilla extract. Pour the heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time. Mix well. You want a thick glaze.
- Remove the dessert pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with the vanilla glaze and Enjoy.
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