Baked Whole Wheat Caramel Apple Pizza
A lightened-up whole wheat pizza crust is topped with a creamy cinnamon-spiced cream cheese spread, fresh apple slices, rich caramel sauce, and crunchy roasted peanuts for a delightful sweet and indulgent dessert.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg, oil, corn syrup, and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Press the dough evenly into a 14-inch pizza pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled pizza crust. Arrange the thinly sliced apples in a circular pattern over the cream cheese layer.
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Drizzle the caramel topping over the apples and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 8 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.