Let’s bake this incredible dessert pizza:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Generously grease a round pizza pan (approx. 12-14 inches).

2. Form the Cookie Crust:

• Remove the refrigerated cookie dough from its packaging.
• Press the cookie dough evenly onto the bottom of the greased pizza pan, spreading it out towards the edges. You can press it slightly up the sides if you like for more of a “deep dish” crust edge.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

• In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar.
• Beat with an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) until smooth and creamy.
• Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. Assemble the Pizza:

• Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the unbaked cookie dough crust, leaving a small border around the edge if desired.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the cream cheese layer.

5. Bake:

• Place the pizza pan in the preheated oven.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cookie dough edges are golden brown and the cream cheese center is set (it shouldn’t look wet or jiggly).

6. Add Caramel and Cool:

• Carefully remove the dessert pizza from the oven.
• Immediately drizzle the caramel sauce all over the top of the warm pizza.
• Let the pizza cool on the pan on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the cheesecake layer to set further and makes slicing easier.

7. Serve:

• Slice into wedges like a pizza and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

From fridge to decadent dessert in about 30-40 minutes