This dessert is a wonderful combination of warm, gooey chocolate with a slightly crisp pizza base. It’s versatile, so feel free to experiment with different toppings or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an extra indulgence!
Chocolate pizza is a delightful treat that combines the goodness of pizza with the sweetness of chocolate.
Here’s a recipe to make this scrumptious dessert:
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
- 1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Fresh fruits like strawberries, bananas, or raspberries (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a round or rectangular shape to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the pizza dough for about 10-12 minutes until it just starts to become golden.
- Remove the partially baked dough from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
- Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chocolate begins to melt.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle caramel sauce over the melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and any other desired toppings like fresh fruits over the chocolate-covered pizza.
- Return the pizza to the oven for 2-3 minutes to heat the toppings slightly.
- Once done, remove the chocolate pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Dust the pizza with powdered sugar for an extra touch before slicing and serving.