Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pizza #DessertChallenge
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon dry active yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons plus1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup warm water 100-110 degrees
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup plus 3 Tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 8 ounce package whipped cream cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts, (walnuts, pecans or pistachios)
  • Cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
  1. Mix together yeast, warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Set in a warm area and allow starter to double in size (10 to 15 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, spice and remaining sugar. Blend in 3 Tablespoons pumpkin and yeast mixture.
  3. Knead until thoroughly mixed. Roll dough into a 9-inch circle. Cover and allow dough to rise until almost doubled in thickness, about 15 minutes.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees for about 5 to 10 minutes until baked through and crust is lightly browned. Cool before topping.
  5. Topping:
  6. Mix together pumpkin, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Spread over crust.
  7. Spread cream cheese over pumpkin layer.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cinnamon/sugar if desired.
  9. Refrigerate until serving time and refrigerate any leftovers.
Recipe by Cindy's Recipes and Writings at https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-pizza-dessertchallenge/