A warm, buttery, cinnamon-sugar dessert pizza topped with sweet icing — made super quick with crescent roll dough!
📝 Recipe Card
Hook
Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza – A quick and easy dessert pizza made with flaky crescent roll dough, a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping, and a drizzle of vanilla icing. Perfect for a weeknight treat or fun party dessert!
Servings & Timing
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 20–25 minutes
Yield: 8 slices
Dietary Badges
🍬 Kid-Friendly | ⏱️ 20-Minute Dessert | 🥧 Easy Semi-Homemade
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Topping:
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Icing:
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Heat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan.
Prepare Dough: Unroll crescent roll dough. Press into a large rectangle or circle, pinching seams together to form a smooth crust.
Add Topping: Brush melted butter evenly over dough. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle generously over buttered dough.
Bake Pizza: Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and slightly puffed.
Make Icing: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Finish & Serve: Drizzle icing over warm pizza in zigzags or swirls. Slice and enjoy warm!
Brief Introduction
If you love cinnamon rolls but want something quick, this Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza is your new go-to! Using crescent roll dough makes it fast and flaky, while the cinnamon-sugar topping and icing give it that irresistible sweet finish. It’s a fun twist on dessert pizza — ideal for sharing after dinner or making with kids.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1 – Roll & Prep
Unroll dough and shape into your “pizza crust.” Pinch seams to prevent gaps.
Step 2 – Top with Cinnamon Sugar
Brush on butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and get that golden topping ready.
Step 3 – Bake & Drizzle
Bake until golden, then add icing for the ultimate dessert-pizza look.
Ingredient Details & Substitution Tips
Crescent Roll Dough: Can sub with puff pastry for extra flakiness or pizza dough for a chewier crust.
Butter: Salted butter adds a little extra flavor if you prefer.
Sugar: Brown sugar can be swapped in for a caramel-like depth.
Icing: Add cream cheese for a “cinnamon roll” style glaze.
Variations & Serving Suggestions
Apple Cinnamon Pizza: Add thin apple slices before baking.
S’mores Dessert Pizza: Sprinkle chocolate chips & mini marshmallows on top before icing.
Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts with the cinnamon sugar.
Serving Ideas:
Slice like a pizza for a fun dessert.
Serve with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Great for brunch tables or potluck desserts.
Storage & Make-Ahead Info
Room Temp: Best enjoyed warm, but leftovers can be kept 1–2 days in an airtight container.
Reheat: Warm in oven or air fryer for 5 minutes to crisp.
Make-Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate (without baking) up to 2 hours ahead; bake just before serving.
Nutrition (per slice, approx., based on 8 slices)
Calories: 150–170 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 6–7 g
Carbohydrates: 24–26 g
Sugar: 12 g
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy
FAQs
Q: Can I make this in a round pizza pan?
A: Yes! Shape the dough into a circle — it works just like a rectangle.
Q: Can I use reduced-fat crescent rolls?
A: Absolutely, though the crust may be less buttery.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: It’s best fresh, but you can reheat leftovers to bring back crispiness.
Personal Note
This recipe is one of those quick “crowd-pleaser” desserts I love to make when I don’t want to fuss with dough from scratch. It tastes like a cross between a churro and a cinnamon roll — in pizza form!
Call to Action
If you make this Cinnamon-Sugar Crescent Roll Pizza, let me know your twist! ⭐ Did you keep it classic, or add apples, chocolate, or nuts? Share your slice ideas and inspire others to try this fun dessert pizza.