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Bavarian Cream Pizza Recipe

Bavarian Cream Pizza Recipe

With its luscious, creamy topping spread over a soft, doughy base, this Bavarian Cream Pizza recipe transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary treat. 
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pizza stone or large baking sheet
  • Rolling pin
  • Pizza cutter
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-made pizza dough or your favorite homemade pizza dough
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • Fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries for topping
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle and carefully transfer it to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  • Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until it's lightly golden and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and milk over medium heat. Mix continuously until the sugar and cornstarch have fully dissolved.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and slowly pour in the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens like a pudding (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and mascarpone cheese until smooth.
  • Spread the Bavarian cream evenly over the cooled crust.
  • Top with fresh berries and return to the oven. Bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove, let cool slightly, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Chocolate Bavarian Cream: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cream mixture for a chocolate twist on your Bavarian Cream Pizza.
  • Citrus Infusion: Add zest from one lemon or orange to the cream mixture for a citrusy note on your Bavarian Cream Pizza.
  • Nutty Delight: Sprinkle chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts over the top before serving your Bavarian Cream Pizza.
  • Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce over the finished pizza for added sweetness.
  • Coffee Flavor: Mix 1 tablespoon of instant coffee into the cream mixture for a subtle coffee flavor in your Bavarian Cream Pizza.
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