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Pampered Chef Taffy Apple Pizza - Fast, Easy and Tasty desert
Oskar Thompson

Pampered Chef Taffy Apple Pizza

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Topping:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
Fruit & Nuts:
  • 2 medium apples, thinly sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional
  • 1/4 tbsp cinnamon optional, for dusting apples

Equipment

  • 12-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer optional
  • Spatula
  • Knife for slicing apples
  • Spoon for drizzling caramel 

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Crust:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
    Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into a 12-inch pizza pan. If using a baking sheet, form the dough into a large round shape.
    Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cookie crust to cool completely before adding the toppings.
    Pampered Chef Taffy Apple Pizza - Prepare the Crust
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread:
    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to mix until smooth and creamy.
    Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread - Pampered Chef Taffy Apple Pizza
  3. Assemble the Pizza:
    Once the cookie crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
    Arrange the thinly sliced apples over the cream cheese layer in a spiral or decorative pattern.
    Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
    Assemble the Pizza - Pampered Chef Taffy Apple Pizza
  4. Add Final Touches:
    If desired, dust the apples lightly with cinnamon for extra flavor.
    Slice into 12 wedges and serve chilled or at room temperature.
    If desired, dust the apples lightly with cinnamon for extra flavor. - Pampered Chef Taffy Apple Pizza

Video

Notes

For extra crunch, toast the peanuts slightly before sprinkling them on top.
To prevent the apples from browning, dip the slices in a mix of lemon juice and water before arranging them on the pizza.
Experiment with different types of apples to balance sweetness and tartness.
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 15g