Description
A giant soft-baked chocolate chip cookie topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries. This fun dessert pizza is perfect for Valentine’s Day, parties, birthdays, or anytime you want a shareable sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth consistency for the cookie base.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, which helps bind the dough and enhance flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape Dough: Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan, spreading it into a circular shape to mimic a pizza crust.
- Bake Cookie Base: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating the cookie is perfectly baked but still soft in the center.
- Cool Completely: Remove the cookie from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to prevent the frosting from melting later.
- Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost Cookie: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie base, creating a smooth layer for the toppings.
- Add Toppings: Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries evenly over the frosting and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Serve: Slice the dessert pizza into 8 to 10 pieces and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not frost the cookie while it is warm to prevent the frosting from melting.
- This dessert is best served the same day for optimal flavor and freshness.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 2 days to maintain quality.
- For a quicker preparation, you can substitute the homemade cookie base with store-bought cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
