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Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza

Published: Apr 8, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Mar 31, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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As far as I'm concerned, pizza is one of the greatest foods ever invented! And so is carrot cake. And then there's dessert pizza....

bowl of candied carrots behind carrot cake dessert pizza

Do you remember the dessert pizzas from the early '90's? They were all the rage. I loved them! But I haven't seen them around for a long time. So, a few years ago I put those 3 wonderful things together and created this Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza and I'm finally getting a chance to share it! It's something a little different for an Easter dessert and the perfect Easter Pizza. With a cookie crust, carrot cake flavors like cinnamon, chocolate cream cheese, whipped cream, walnuts and candied carrots, it's as much fun to eat as it is to make! If you're looking for dessert pizza recipes, you'll love this one!

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 🍰 Easter Desserts
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza Recipe
  • 🥕More Carrot Dessert Recipes

I love pizza in almost any form including my savory pizza recipes: Weight Watchers Pizza, my Better For You Breakfast Pizza, my Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Pizza Bites, my Greek-style Healthy Veggie Phyllo Pizza, my Healthy Pizza Dippers,  my Healthy Homemade Pizza Pockets and even pizza in dip form: Baked Artichoke and Cilantro Pizza Dip.  And let's not forget dessert pizza!

slice of carrot cake dessert pizza with glaze

I still remember the very first time my Mom served us a dessert pizza - I was totally in awe of this pizza that was also dessert. Wow. It was covered in sweet cream cheese, with fruit and a yummy orange glaze and it was awesome!!! Then the trend died and I have hardly seen them around for years. Dessert pizzas are not only fun to eat, they are fun to make. And they are a great baking activity to do with kids. But I have to confess, I love this Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza even more than the original fruit dessert pizza!

🥘Ingredients

Pureed Carrots (baby food)

I like to make carrot cake flavored things using baby food. I discovered this when my kids were little and I had leftover baby food. The beauty of baby food is that the work is already done for you! Why do all that shredding or cooking and puréeing carrots when you don’t have to?  

And since they make it for babies, there are no preservatives or fillers in it. It’s pure carrots and water. And the brand I use makes theirs with organic carrots. Plus, you can buy baby food anywhere. My Carrot Cake Overnight French Toast Casserole  is another recipe that uses carrots, in the form of baby food. This will save you lots of time!

2 jars of baby food piled up behind a dish of carrot baby food

This sweet pizza recipe also uses:

  • cinnamon
  • chocolate cream cheese (for chocolate sauce)
  • pineapple (canned)
  • whipped cream
  • walnuts
carrot cake dessert pizza slice being removed from pizza

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • 🍪Cookie Pizza Crust: The first time I made this recipe, I used a homemade gingerbread crust recipe, which I have added to the recipe NOTES,  and it was divine.... But it also took a lot longer. I actually found a gingerbread cookie mix at the grocery store and have used that as well. But the gingerbread cookie dough seems to be a seasonal thing because I only see it around Christmas time.  If I have time or can't get to the store to get a cookie dough mix, I use this Homemade Sugar Cookie Dough.
  • Glaze: This dessert pizza recipe is great with or without the glaze!
  • Pineapple: I use canned crushed pineapple, but you could use fresh
  • Chocolate Cream Cheese: If you can't find chocolate cream cheese at the grocery store, you can easily make your own 3 Ingredient Chocolate Cream Cheese
  • Candied Carrots: candied carrots are optional, but they are a really nice touch on this pizza and my recipe is easy to make!

🔪Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 12 inch pizza pan with non- stick cooking spray

Cookie Pizza Crust:

  1. Mix cookie dough as per package directions or per homemade cookie dough recipe (in NOTES) Roll the dough out to ¼ inch thickness with a rolling pin, directly onto pizza pan . Make it a little thicker at the edges, as a pizza crust would be.
  2. Bake pizza crust for 8-10 minutes (depending on the recipe you are using) in preheated oven or until edges begin to brown lightly. Cool completely. *It may not look perfect coming out, but it doesn't matter, as it will be covered up. If it puffs up while baking, just poke those spots with a toothpick or cake tester.
  3. Spread 1 container ( about 1 cup) of chocolate cream cheese over the cookie pizza crust.
cookie dough pizza crust being rolled out onto pizza pan
Step 1
cookie pizza dough baked on pan
Step 2
cookie pizza crust with chocolate cream cheese
Step 3

Pizza Topping:

Toasted Walnuts

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until fragrant, checking frequently.

Assembly:

  1. In a separate bowl, mix pureed carrots (baby food) with whipped cream and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and spread over top of chocolate cream cheese.
  2. Sprinkle crushed pineapple, raisins (optional), toasted walnuts and coconut over pizza.
whipped cream with cinnamon carrots etc mixed in
Step 4
pineapple with walnuts on dessert pizza
Step 5
candied carrots added to pizza
Step 6

Glaze (optional):

  • Mix ingredients together in small saucepan and heat over medium on stove top until thickened. Cool slightly and drizzle over pizza and serve. *This can also be chilled to serve at a later time.
slice of carrot cake dessert pizza with glaze

👪 Serving Size

This dessert pizza recipe is 12 servings. But you can double or triple the recipe by simply clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, additional pizza pans will be required.

slice on Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza on a black plate with pizza in the background

🍽Equipment

For this carrot pizza recipe, you'll need a pizza pan and an electric mixer (affiliate links)

🌡️Storage

Store this Easter dessert pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These ingredients do not freeze well.

🍰 Easter Desserts

This dessert pizza makes a great Easter dessert and is something a little different. If you're having a more casual Easter dinner or a variety of desserts, then this is a great addition to the dessert spread! And if you're looking for additional FUN Easter desserts, then check out my Easter Creme Egg Chocolate Swiss Roll!

Easter Creme Egg Swiss Roll Cake on a white plate with cake in background

So, if you are looking for Easter Pizza Recipes or dessert pizza ideas the whole family will love, this is the one. And the best part is, it doubles as dessert!

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📋 Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza Recipe

With a cookie crust, carrot cake flavors like cinnamon, toasted walnuts, crushed pineapple and whipped cream, chocolate cream cheese, candied carrots and an orange glaze, this Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza is not only fun to eat and make, it's a unique Easter dessert!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: carrot cake, dessert pizza
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Ingredients

Cookie Pizza Crust

  • 496 g -pkg of sugar cookie mix or use a homemade cookie recipe (see recipes in NOTES)

Carrot cake pizza toppings

  • 250 g -container chocolate cream cheese (or make your own - see recipe in NOTES)
  • 2 cups whipped cream- with granulated white sugar added to your liking I use ¼ cup of sugar– whipped topping can be substituted
  • 128 ml -jar of pureed carrots (baby food) OR ½ cup cooked and pureed carrot
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 398 ml -can crushed pineapple *drained and liquid squeezed out
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts
  • ¼ cup medium shredded coconut *preferably unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ⅓ cup raisins-optional

Orange Glaze

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¾ cup white granulated sugar

Candied Carrots

  • optional - see recipe in NOTES

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 12 inch pizza pan with non- stick cooking spray

Cookie Pizza Crust:

  • Mix cookie dough as per package directions or per homemade cookie dough recipe (in NOTES)
  • Roll the dough out to ¼ inch thickness directly onto pizza pan . Make it a little thicker at the edges, as a pizza crust would be.
    cookie dough pizza crust being rolled out onto pizza pan
  • Bake pizza crust for 8-10 minutes (depending on the recipe you are using) in preheated oven or until edges begin to brown lightly. Cool completely. *It may not look perfect coming out, but it doesn't matter, as it will be covered up. If it puffs up while baking, just poke those spots with a toothpick or cake tester.
    cookie pizza dough baked on pan

Pizza Topping:

  • Spread 1 container ( about 1 cup) of chocolate cream cheese over the cookie pizza crust.
    cookie pizza crust with chocolate cream cheese

Toasted Walnuts

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until fragrant, checking frequently.

Assembly:

  • In a separate bowl, mix pureed carrots (baby food) with whipped cream and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and spread over top of chocolate cream cheese.
    whipped cream with cinnamon carrots etc mixed in
  • Sprinkle crushed pineapple, raisins (optional), toasted walnuts and coconut over pizza.
    pineapple with walnuts on dessert pizza
  • Add Candied Carrots, if desired.
    candied carrots added to pizza

Glaze:

  • Mix ingredients together in small saucepan and heat over medium on stove top until thickened. Cool slightly and drizzle over pizza and serve. *This can also be chilled to serve at a later time.
    slice of carrot cake dessert pizza with glaze

Notes

*NOTE: Candied Carrots Recipe (optional topping)
**NOTE: How to Make your own Chocolate Cream Cheese
***NOTE: Optional Homemade Cookie Pizza Crust Recipes:
📖Variations:
Sugar Cookie Dough for Pizza Crust
Gingerbread Pizza Crust Recipe: 
Ingredients:
2 ¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup margarine
¼ cup cream cheese softened
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12 inch pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Stir the dry gingerbread ingredients (flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking powder) together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine light corn syrup, light brown sugar and margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat on stove top until margarine is melted
  4. Stir the liquid into the flour mixture, then add the softened cream cheese. Mix well with a spoon, then using hands as dough becomes stiff.
  5. Chill the dough until it is easy to handle (about 10 minutes). Roll the dough out to ¼ inch thickness directly onto pizza pan . Make it a little thicker at the edges, as a pizza crust would be.
  6. Bake pizza crust for 20 -25 minutes in preheated oven or until edges begin to brown lightly. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
📋 Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 203mg9%
Potassium 195mg6%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 40g44%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2389IU48%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 61g (20%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 203mg (9%) | Potassium: 195mg (6%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 40g (44%) | Vitamin A: 2389IU (48%) | Vitamin C: 11mg (13%) | Calcium: 52mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments

  1. Ayngelina

    April 14, 2020 at 9:58 am

    I missed the dessert pizza craze before, I guess now is the time to jump on it!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:23 am

      It's never too late Angelina!

      Reply
  2. Joss

    April 14, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    I have never tried this version of a dessert pizza, but I will have to change that! Spreading that chocolate cream cheese on the bottom makes it for me.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:22 am

      Oh yeah... the chocolate cream cheese makes a huge difference!

      Reply
  3. Kristen

    April 15, 2020 at 6:25 am

    I’ve never tried a dessert version of pizza, but I guess how a great time to start and you can’t go wrong with carrot cake anything!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:22 am

      I agree - carrot cake EVERYTHING!

      Reply
  4. Colleen

    April 15, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    I used to make fruit pizzas with a cookie dough crust for the kids when they were little. I think now that they're older they will just love this carrot cake version. Can't wait to make it for them!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 16, 2020 at 7:22 am

      Thanks, Colleen - hope they enjoy it - my kids love it!

      Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:22 am

      I know, it's so fun! Hope they enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Riz

    April 18, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    Did you say carrot cake, dessert, pizza? I'm having trouble computing how you've managed to combine three of my favourite things! It looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
  6. Kelly Neil

    April 20, 2020 at 6:19 am

    Holy mackerel you've taken two of my favourite things and put them together! Also, your tip about the baby food is nothing short of genius. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:21 am

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 21, 2020 at 7:21 am

      Thanks, Kelly! I hope you enjoyed it. And yes, baby food is overlooked as a quick option too often!

      Reply

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