Description
This easy and delicious Chocolate Pizza combines a tender, yeast-risen crust with a rich chocolate hazelnut spread and fun toppings, making it a perfect dessert for parties, movie nights, or any time you want a sweet treat with a fun twist.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water (110-115º F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
For the Toppings and Finishing
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing tray
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling on tray)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing dough)
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread or other chocolate spread
- 1 cup candies, nuts, sprinkles, or other desired toppings
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a liquid measuring cup, combine warm water (110-115º F), 1 teaspoon sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the foaming yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture, stirring until a rough dough forms.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 20 minutes to allow it to rise slightly and become easier to work with.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425° F. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray or butter and sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar evenly across the surface to add sweetness and help crisp the crust.
- Shape the Dough: After resting, spread the dough evenly into a 10-12 inch circle on the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to prick holes all over the top of the dough to prevent bubbles during baking.
- Brush and Bake the Crust: Brush the dough surface with melted butter to promote browning and flavor. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes or until it turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Cool the Crust: Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes to set, making it easier to spread the toppings.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Spread the chocolate hazelnut spread evenly over the cooled crust and sprinkle with your choice of candies, nuts, sprinkles, or other toppings. Slice into wedges and serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- This easy Chocolate Pizza is a fun and creative dessert ideal for birthday parties or movie nights.
- Feel free to experiment with various toppings like chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, or mini candies to customize your dessert.
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot when activating yeast to avoid killing the yeast.
- Letting the crust cool slightly before adding the chocolate spread prevents it from melting and becoming too runny.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 173 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg
