I can't think of a better way to showcase fresh summer raspberries than with layers of chocolate.
I mean, of course, after you eat your share of fresh berries right out of the bowl.
(And by 'bowl' I mean right out of the carton on the way home from the farmer's market).
Is it just me, or are the berries really good this year? I haven't had a single strawberry, cherry, raspberry or even blueberry that isn't absolutely stellar. So ripe, juicy and good for you. So, let's add chocolate (another health food, obviously!)
The crust for this pizza is a chocolate sugar cookie. The dough comes together quickly. Use your fingers to pat it out into a 6" circle, and pinch the sides slightly to create an edge to hold the melted chocolate.
After a quick bake in the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on the dough immediately. Slide the whole thing back into the oven for 1 minute. Next, use a knife to spread the chocolate chips into a single melted chocolate layer. So easy! We didn't have to deal with double boilers or melting the chocolate in the microwave---the oven does all the work for us. All we do is spread, spread spread, and lick the knife when we're done. Spread, spread, lick, spread. Got it?
You can top your chocolate pizza with anything your little heart desires. I used toasted coconut and toasted slivered almonds for crunch. I drizzled melted white chocolate on top. I'm dreaming of a version with blueberries and orange zest. Or, cherries and salted caramel drizzle? Am I making you drool yet?
I can’t think of a better way to showcase fresh summer raspberries than with layers of chocolate!Chocolate Raspberry Pizza
Ingredients
For the chocolate cookie dough:
For the rest:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 558Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 6gSugar: 36gProtein: 11g
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
There is nothing wrong with eating the berries right out of the carton. I usually buy two cartons, one to snack on and one to bake/cook with. I agree, the berries are extra delicious this year!
Mel says
Oh my heavens, that looks amazing! Pizza with a chocolate crust and fresh berries? Seriously!
carrian says
Saw this on pinterest and ran straight over. LOVE IT.
Erin | The LawStudent'sWifen says
Drooling, tummy rumbling, and dying to get melted chocolate, chocolate shortbread cookies, and raspberries all over everything in my life. And chocolate is for sure a health food! Love your thinking :-)
Jen @ Savory Simple says
What a beautiful treat!
Allison @ bakingyear says
What a FANTASTIC idea!! Dessert pizza seriously sounds like something amazing. I can promise that I'll try this out, but even more I feel like this could be the next big dessert trend (after cake pops)!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This is so awesome. I adore chocolate and raspberries together!
Maegan @ The BakerMama says
I'm definitely drooling! And I completely agree that this year's berries have been extra delicious! I think this would be perfect for a date night in! Yum!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I'm pretty sure that is heaven in a cookie crust!! I'm totally wiling to scrap my diet for one of THESE!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
This is so gorgeous!
Also, did you go and get a new look and I missed it? My head has been spinning lately! Anyhow, love it!