This Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza is the perfect sweet treat! Made with a quick gluten-free pizza dough mix, a cinnamon sugar topping, and a sweet glaze, it features simple ingredients and comes together in minutes!
This post is sponsored by our friends at DeLallo and their gluten-free pizza dough mix made with simple ingredients for a homemade pizza dough that couldn’t be easier to make. Thank you for supporting the brands that help us create delicious gluten-free recipes like this one for you! Full disclosure and privacy terms here.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert Pizza
It’s sweet, cinnamony, and totally irresistible. Unfortunately, most versions aren’t gluten-free. Until now! This recipe tastes just like the original versions and comes together in minutes.
It’s great to prepare for large gatherings and is a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. One bite and this cinnamon sugar pizza is sure to become a family-favorite treat!
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the Crust
- Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Mix – We love to use DeLallo’s gluten-free pizza dough mix or homemade pizza crust will work.
- Olive oil and Water as needed
Note: We recommend using a gluten-free pizza dough mix instead of a prepared dough. That way you can adjust the taste and texture to your liking. It’s also so much tastier when you use homemade dough with fresh ingredients! See below for notes on our favorite gluten-free pizza dough mix.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- Cinnamon – We use this to brush over the crust and create a crumbly topping.
- Melted Butter – Again, we use this to brush over the crust and create the topping. If preferred, refined coconut oil or dairy free butter will also work.
- Oat Flour – This creates a crumbly consistency (and adds a boost of fiber!). Gluten-free flour works well, too.
- Cane Sugar – Feel free to use a sugar substitute like monk fruit sweetener to keep the sugar content a bit lower. Just note that the taste and level of sweetness will change depending on what you use.
- Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar– This enhances the sweetness of the topping while keeping it moist and creating a crunchy, crumbly texture. We prefer to use coconut sugar to reduce the amount of refined sugar used.
Yogurt Glaze
- Confectioners’ Sugar (Powdered Sugar) – We use this to form the base of the glaze.
- Plain Yogurt – This adds thickness to the glaze and a tangy taste. If needed, use a plain dairy-free yogurt instead.
- Vanilla Extract – A little goes a long way to add depth to the glaze.
How to Make the Best Dessert Pizza
- Make the dough. Prepare the dough according to the recipe directions. If using Delallo pizza crust like us, follow the directions on the package to make one 9 to 12-inch pizza.
Pro-Tip: The dough makes three to four small pizzas or two medium pizzas. And you can refrigerate or freeze what you don’t use for later! See the recipe card below for details.
- Create the cinnamon topping. Whisk cinnamon and melted butter (or coconut oil) in a small bowl. Brush the mixture evenly over the prepared dough.
- Bake the dough. Transfer the raw pizza dough to a preheated oven, and bake for five to six minutes.
- Prepare the topping. While the dough is baking, mix the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a large bowl.
- Top the pizza. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the parbaked crust. Then, return the cinnamon sugar pizza to the oven. Bake until the top is golden brown.
- Cool. Allow the cinnamon streusel dessert pizza to cool on the pan slightly. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze. Whisk the confectioners’ sugar, yogurt, and vanilla in a small bowl. Drizzle it evenly over the pizza. Enjoy!
Additional Topping Ideas
Feel free to get creative with any toppings you want to include! For instance, you can swap out the powdered sugar glaze with a cream cheese frosting. Or, a caramel drizzle, white chocolate chips, chopped almonds, coconut flakes, or mini marshmallows for even more flavor.
DeLallo Gluten-Free Pizza Dough!
We’re honored to be part of DeLallo’s new gluten-free product launch! We helped recipe test this pizza dough and can testify that it makes an amazing homemade dough. Plus, it’s extremely versatile!
One thing we love about this dough kit is that the yeast packet comes separately from the mix whereas other options mix the yeast right in. This means you have more control over the texture of the dough. All you do is add warm water and optional oil.
No eggs are necessary, meaning the dough is also suitable for vegans! The preparation process is simple, requiring less than an hour for the dough to rise. (Most recipes call for at least three hours!)
Watch how to make the dough plus recipe tips on Youtube HERE!
And if that all wasn’t enough to have you running to your local grocery store, DeLallo’s gluten-free pizza dough mix is:
- Made with a blend of chickpea and white rice flours, creating a taste and texture nearly identical to wheat-based pizza dough.
- Dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and non-GMO.
- Made in Italy with high-quality ingredients.
- Quick to prepare and extremely versatile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy them cold, or warm them in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
Yes! Roll leftover dough into a ball, and transfer it to a sealable bag coated with olive oil. Allow enough space for the dough to expand as it rises. Store the dough in the fridge for up to three days.
To use, allow the dough to come to room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. Then, shape, bake, and enjoy!
We don’t recommend freezing this recipe once it is baked as the pizza is likely to become soggy once thawed. However, you can freeze parbaked (partially baked dough with the toppings). Then, bake it from frozen, adding a few minutes as needed.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 7 to 9 slices 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Make this gluten-free cinnamon sugar dessert pizza with a store-bought crust mix and simple ingredients for a sweet treat full of cinnamon sugar flavor!
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- Gluten Free pizza dough mix (for 10-12 inch pizza) – For Delallo pizza, following the directions on the package to make one 9-12 inch pizza (see notes)
For Brushing
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ Tablespoon melted butter or refined coconut oil
For Topping
- ½ cup oat flour or gluten free flour
- ¼ cup cane sugar or sugar substitute (see notes)
- ¼ to ⅓ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons softened butter or refined coconut oil
- Optional: pinch kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted (sift after measuring)
- 2–3 Tablespoons plain yogurt or non dairy yogurt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough according to package/recipe directions. For Delallo pizza, follow the directions on the package to make one 9-12 inch pizza (see notes for storing leftover dough).
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon cinnamon with ½ Tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil. Brush the mixture on the dough until evenly coated. Place the dough in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
- While the dough is pre baking, make the topping.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until combined.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the parbaked cinnamon brushed pizza. Place back in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes until moving to a metal cooling rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners sugar, yogurt, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Drizzle over pizza!
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Substitute Tips – If you use a sugar substitute, such as a monk fruit sugar substitute, note that the taste and level of sweetness will vary.
Storage Tips – Store the remaining dough (each remaining dough ball) in an olive oil coated ziplock plastic bag (sealed tight without air to prevent it from drying out) or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed in a plastic bag. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow room for the dough to expand as it will continue to rise. Small air bubbles will start to form, which is called cold fermentation. Before using, let the dough come to room temperature for 15 -20 minutes, this softens it enough to stretch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rest Time: 30 to 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with icing
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 101 mg
- Fat: 7.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.3 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 25.3 mg
Im so excited to make this! Just ordered the gluten free pizza dough mix.
That’s awesome, Paula! We are so excited for you to make it. Keep us posted!