Caramel Apple Pretzel Pizza (Print Version)

Golden pretzel crust topped with caramel, spiced apples, and cream cheese—a delightful sweet-salty treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pretzel Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups crushed salted pretzels
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Toppings

04 - 3 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 3/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
13 - Extra pretzel pieces, crushed

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 10-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine crushed salted pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan, spreading to a 1/4-inch thickness. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is set and golden. Cool completely.
04 - Toss sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
05 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until creamy and smooth.
06 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
07 - Layer the apple slices in concentric circles or a decorative pattern over the cream cheese layer.
08 - Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the apples and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
09 - If using, top with chopped toasted pecans and additional crushed pretzel pieces.
10 - Refrigerate assembled pizza for at least 15 minutes before slicing. For serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients and pantry staples
  • Ready to serve in under an hour
  • Perfect balance of salty and sweet
  • Customizable for nut free or gluten free diets
  • Crowd pleaser that works for parties or weeknight desserts
02 -
  • High fiber from apples and a protein boost from cream cheese
  • Easy to adapt for gluten free or nut free diets
  • Excellent candidate for make ahead desserts
03 -
  • Let the crust cool completely before adding any toppings for the crispest results
  • Slicing apples extra thin makes the pizza easier to cut and chew
  • Always taste and adjust the caramel and salt to your liking before the final drizzle

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