Easy Brownie Pizza with Strawberry Frosting and Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
This Easy Brownie Pizza combines a fudgy brownie crust with creamy cream cheese frosting, fresh strawberries, and a decadent drizzle of melted chocolate candy melts. Baked in a 12-inch pizza pan, this delightful dessert brings the fun of pizza toppings to a sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brownie Crust:
- 1 approx 18 ounce package fudge brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Frosting:
- 1 8-ounce block (226g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups (339g) powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
Toppings:
- Strawberries
- Dark, white, or milk chocolate candy melts
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-inch round pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray, preferably one that contains flour to ensure easy release.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, and water. Stir in the eggs until the batter is thoroughly mixed, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Bake the Brownie Crust: Pour the batter onto the greased pizza pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Brownie: Allow the brownie to cool completely in the pan for about one hour before adding the frosting to prevent melting.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the brownie cools, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or cream using a stand mixer or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Brownie Pizza: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled brownie, leaving about a ¼ inch border around the edges unfrosted for a neat finish.
- Prepare and Add Toppings: Hull and slice the strawberries, pat them dry to remove excess moisture, and arrange them over the frosting.
- Melt Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate candy melts in the microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the strawberry-topped pizza.
- Set the Toppings: Allow the chocolate drizzle to harden for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors set and textures stabilize.
- Serve or Store: Serve the brownie pizza immediately from the pan for best texture or refrigerate uncovered for up to 3 hours. For optimal freshness, serve within six hours and store in the fridge to prevent fruit moisture buildup.
Notes
- You can adjust the pan size, but if using a smaller pan, reduce the batter quantity accordingly to prevent overflow.
- Serve your brownie pizza within six hours of preparation for the best taste and texture; store refrigerated until serving.
- For make-ahead convenience, bake the brownie and prepare frosting separately; assemble just before serving.
- Both the baked brownie and frosting can be frozen separately for later use.
- This dessert is easy to decorate and perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions.
