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Bavarian Cream Pizza Recipe

Bavarian Cream Pizza Recipe

Olivia Brooks
The Bavarian Cream Pizza Recipe combines sweet dough, luscious vanilla cream, and fresh fruits for a stunning dessert pizza everyone loves.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons.
  • Cheese grater (if using chocolate garnish)
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Dough:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 egg

For the Bavarian Cream:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped

For the Toppings:

  • Fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • Kiwi slices or other fruit optional
  • Chocolate shavings or drizzle optional
  • Mint leaves for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Bavarian Cream

  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until just below boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly pour hot milk into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and gelatin. Let cool slightly, then fold in whipped cream gently.

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza Base

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on parchment paper to desired pizza size. Transfer to baking sheet or pizza pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.

Step 4: Spread the Cream

  • Evenly spread the Bavarian cream over the cooled pizza crust, smoothing with a spatula. Make sure it’s thick but not overflowing the edges.

Step 5: Add Toppings

  • Decorate with fresh fruits, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of chocolate/caramel. Finish with a few mint leaves for a pop of color.

Step 6: Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the cream set. Slice and serve chilled.
Keyword Bavarian Cream Pizza Recipe