'Tis the Season for Pizza - CiCi's Chocolate Dessert Pizza

Although I looked, I simply couldn't find a recipe for CiCi's Bavarian Creme Pizza so I chose the next best thing - CiCi's Chocolate Dessert Pizza. Seemed like a good one end to our healthy month of pizza on.

CiCi's Chocolate Dessert Pizza

Pizza dough
1 package (3.4 ounces) chocolate pudding mix (not instant - cooked type), prepared as directed and cooled

Crumb topping mix
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1/8 teaspoon salt

Prepare pizza dough. Spread and shape dough on greased pizza pan. Pierce sought with fork 8 to 10 times. Place in preheated oven at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread 3/4 cup of chocolate pudding on dough, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of crumb topping. Place back in oven and bake for 18 - 20 minutes. Crumb topping should be a little crisp.

Crumb topping directions:
Mix flour, sugar, brown sugar and salt. Place butter with mixture and blend until the crumb topping resembles corn meal.

Recipe and picture from CopyKat.com

'Tis the Season for Pizza - Margherita Pizza

After looking through the recipes this month, I realized that I almost forgot one of my all time favorite pizzas. Margherita Pizza. So delicious!

Margherita Pizza

Pizza dough
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
20 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 cups (2 pounds) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Spoon tomatoes over dough. Top with basil, oregano, cheese, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Recipe and picture from TasteOfHome.com

'Tis the Season for Pizza - Veggie Pizza

This is one of my favorite non-pizza pizza recipes. It is so light and refreshing. It's Fast. Easy. Delicious. Fun. Make it for dinner. Make it for a snack. Make it for a party. What more could you ask for?

Veggie Pizza

Spread 1 can crescent rolls over a slightly greased 9x13 inch pan. Spread out to fit pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. Mix 3/4 package of Hidden Valley Ranch (dry mix), 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 8 ounces softened cream cheese. Spread over cooled crescent rolls. Sprinkle evenly over top 1/2 cup of each of the following: carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with 8 ounces shredded sharp cheese and chill for at least an hour before serving.

Picture from AmbersKitchen.blogspot.com

'Tis the Season for Pizza - Mac N Cheese Pizza

The teens in New Jersey would love all the different pizza combinations that Chris would come up with. This, of course, was one of their favorites. Fun way to eat Mac N Cheese. For a bit added nutrition, add some broccoli.

Mac N Cheese Pizza

Pizza dough
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
1 (17 ounce) jar cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and return to pan. Add 1/3 jar cheese sauce and butter, stir. Set to the side.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough, pinching up edges to make the crust. With a spoon, add a very thin layer of sauce on the dough and put in the oven to bake for 15 minutes or until dough is almost fully cooked.

Remove from oven and add cooked macaroni; cover with more cheese sauce. Place back in the oven and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Recipe from Food.com (Contributor:  'Lil Miss Nikki)

'Tis the Season for Pizza - Fruit Pizza

This pizza screams summer with its fresh fruit topping. Perfect for the Memorial Day Weekend!

Fruit Pizza

1 package refrigerated sliceable sugar cookies, sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups assorted cut up fruit (kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, drained canned mandarin oranges)
1/4 cup apricot preserves, pressed through sieve to remove lumps
1 tablespoon water

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Line 12 inch pizza pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Arrange cookie dough slices in single layer in prepared pan; press together to form crust. Bake 14 minutes; cool completely. Invert onto plate; carefully remove foil. Turn crust over.

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Spread over crust.

Top with fruit. Mix preserves and water; brush over fruit. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Recipe and picture from KraftRecipes.com