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Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Pizza
One lazy weekend morning I felt like making something sweet and easy for brunch. I grabbed some crescent rolls and tossed on a cinnamon sugar mix with plenty of butter. When they came out of the oven all melty with a bit of glaze on top—wow. It’s become our go-to for weekends ever since.
So Simple Anyone Can Do It
Here’s what makes this so awesome you hardly have to do anything but it tastes like something you’d get from a bakery. As it bakes that cinnamon aroma just takes over the whole house. My kids always jump in to help since there’s nothing tricky about this—just tasty fun.
What Goes In
- Crescent Roll Dough: Makes everything light and flaky.
- Butter: Cold for the crumb topping melted for the icing on top.
- Granulated Sugar & Brown Sugar: Both go in for peak sweetness.
- Cinnamon: Gives all the flavor.
- Salt: Just a tiny shake makes it pop.
- Flour: For a crumbly delicious topping.
- Powdered Sugar: Gets the drizzle smooth and soft.
- Milk: Helps your icing flow just right.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds that awesome smell and flavor.
Let’s Get Creative
- Stir Up the Glaze:
- Whisk together your glaze ingredients until smooth and set it aside.
- Pop It in the Oven:
- Bake until everything’s golden and your kitchen smells amazing.
- Make the Topping:
- Mash up your cold butter flour sugars cinnamon and salt then scatter the crumble all over the top.
- Set Up the Dough:
- Unroll your crescent sheets onto your baking tray and get ready for the toppings.
My Top Baking Tricks
Use super cold butter for your topping the crunch is way better. Keep an eye while baking you want just-golden edges and a soft middle. Let your glaze cool a little before you pour it so it looks extra nice.
Tasty Match-Ups
Try it warm with a mug of tea or coffee in the morning. My kids are all in when there's hot cocoa involved. You can eat it by itself but if you toss on some berries or nuts it takes it up a notch.
Storing Leftovers
This will last two days on your counter in a sealed container or about a week in the fridge. Just pop it in the oven for a couple minutes to freshen it up. To be honest we almost never have any left to store for later!
Customize Your Way
I like to throw on some berries or diced apples before popping it in the oven. If you want crunch, sprinkle walnuts or pecans. My kids love swapping the glaze for a little cream cheese icing or cocoa drizzle. However you change it it always hits the spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
Go ahead and prep the crumb layer early, but bake the pizza fresh so it stays crispy. To save leftovers, tuck them into an airtight box and warm them up for best crunch.
- → How do I prevent the crust from getting soggy?
Use just the right amount of topping and always grab cold butter for the crumb layer. Bake until the base is golden and it’ll stay crunchy.
- → Can I use homemade dough instead of crescent rolls?
Crescent dough is quick and always flaky, but pizza dough or puff pastry would work too. Just keep an eye on the oven and adjust the baking time if you swap them.
- → Why isn't my crumb topping crumbly?
If your butter gets soft, the crumb turns pasty. Always start with cold butter to keep that lovely crunch in the topping.
- → Can I freeze this dessert pizza?
You could freeze it, but honestly, it won’t taste the same after. Crescent dough and glaze change texture. It’s best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.