Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pizza #DessertChallenge
- 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)
- 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).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, spice and remaining sugar. Blend in 3 Tablespoons pumpkin and yeast mixture.
- 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.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 5 to 10 minutes until baked through and crust is lightly browned. Cool before topping.
- Topping:
- Mix together pumpkin, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Spread over crust.
- Spread cream cheese over pumpkin layer.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cinnamon/sugar if desired.
- 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/
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