Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crescent Pizza with Cream Cheese
This sweet dessert pizza features a golden crescent roll crust topped with spiced cream cheese, tender sliced pears, and bright pomegranate arils. The cream cheese layer is infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger for warm autumn flavors that complement the sweet pears perfectly. The contrast of textures from the flaky crust, smooth cream cheese, and juicy fruit makes this an impressive dessert for fall gatherings or holiday parties. Easy to assemble and visually striking with its colorful pomegranate garnish, this dessert pizza cuts into neat squares for serving.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls (8 oz, 8 count) or crescent dough sheet
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced
- additional cinnamon, for sprinkling(optional)
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
- 2
Unroll crescent dough onto cookie sheet into rectangle and press seams to seal if using rolls
- 3
Bake until light golden brown and cool completely
- 4
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger with electric mixer until smooth
- 5
Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled crust to within half inch of edges
- 6
Arrange sliced pears on top of cream cheese mixture as desired
- 7
Sprinkle with additional cinnamon and top with pomegranate arils
- 8
Cut into squares with sharp knife, wiping knife with damp paper towel between cuts
Tips
Cool the crust completely before adding cream cheese mixture to prevent melting and ensure clean spreading.
Wipe your knife with a damp paper towel between cuts to keep the squares looking neat and prevent dragging the toppings.
Choose firm but ripe pears for the best texture that holds up well when sliced thin and doesn't make the pizza soggy.
Good to Know
Store loosely covered in refrigerator
Can prepare crust and cream cheese mixture separately up to 1 day ahead, then assemble before serving
Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Don't add cream cheese mixture to hot crust to avoid melting
Don't skip cooling time completely or toppings will slide off
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can bake the crust and make the cream cheese mixture up to 1 day ahead, then assemble just before serving to prevent the crust from getting soggy.
What if I can't find pomegranate arils?
You can substitute dried cranberries, fresh berries, or chopped dried fruit. The pomegranate adds color and tartness that balances the sweet cream cheese.
How long will this keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, though the crust may soften slightly over time. Best served within 24 hours for optimal texture.