Description
This Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Pizza is a delightful dessert pizza featuring a storebought vegan dough stuffed with vegan chocolate chips for a gooey crust, topped with creamy vegan Nutella and juicy macerated strawberries. Perfectly combining the fruity sweetness of strawberries with the rich, melty chocolate, this 25-minute recipe yields a delicious treat that’s sure to please vegan and non-vegan palates alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough & Crust
- 1 storebought vegan pizza dough
- 140 g vegan chocolate chips (or vegan dark chocolate), divided
Strawberry Topping
- 250 g fresh strawberries (washed and dried)
- 50 g granulated sugar
Spread
- ¼ batch vegan Nutella
- Additional vegan chocolate chips for sprinkling (about 40 g)
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries: Slice the strawberries into quarters and/or halves and place them in a mixing bowl with the granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly to coat all the berries evenly. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 20 minutes so the strawberries release their juices and become syrupy.
- Prepare the dough: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your storebought pizza dough packaging. Place the pizza dough on a lined pizza tray or baking sheet, allowing for a slight overhang of dough around the edges to help with stuffing.
- Stuff the crust: Evenly distribute 100 g of the vegan chocolate chips around the edge of the pizza dough, about 1 to 2 inches inside from the edge. Fold the outer dough edges over the chocolate chips, tucking and pressing firmly with your fingers to seal the crust. Poke holes in the crust with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking. Bake the crust in the preheated oven according to the dough packet instructions until golden and cooked through.
- Add toppings: As soon as the crust comes out of the oven, spread the vegan Nutella evenly across the pizza base so it melts slightly, creating a smooth chocolate layer. Sprinkle the remaining vegan chocolate chips over the Nutella for added texture and richness. Finally, top generously with the syrupy macerated strawberries and garnish with a few fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
- Storage: This dessert pizza is best enjoyed fresh to savor the contrasting textures and flavors at their peak. If you have leftovers, store slices in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with foil on a plate for up to one day to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Sugar amount can be adjusted depending on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- If vegan Nutella is unavailable, you can substitute with any chocolate-hazelnut spread that fits your dietary needs.
- Using a pizza stone or steel can improve crust crispiness but is optional.
- Additional fresh mint adds a refreshing contrast but can be omitted if preferred.
