Cold Veggie Crescent Dough Pizza Recipe
This Cold Veggie Pizza is a delightful and refreshing appetizer featuring a baked crescent dough crust topped with a creamy herb spread and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or a light snack, it combines the richness of cream cheese and sour cream with the crunch of broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 16 ounces crescent dough (two sheets, or pinch together two tubes of regular crescent dough)
For the Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 large carrots (shredded)
- 1 cup broccoli (chopped small)
- 1 cup bell pepper (chopped small, about two peppers)
- 2 green onions (optional, green tops chopped finely as garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a rimmed baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Lay the crescent dough onto the pan, overlapping the sheets. Pinch and press the dough seams together carefully to form one large sheet, folding any extra dough down around the edges to create a crust.
- Bake the Crust: Place the pan with the dough into the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned. Once baked, remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely to the touch before adding any toppings to ensure the spread does not melt.
- Make the Spread: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly until all seasonings are blended evenly.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the cooled crust, leaving a thin border around the edges for a crust.
- Add Cheese and Vegetables: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer. Then distribute the shredded carrots, chopped broccoli, and chopped bell peppers evenly across the pizza for a vibrant and crunchy topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with finely chopped green onion tops if using, slice the pizza into rectangles, and serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this fresh, healthy, and visually appealing cold veggie pizza!
Notes
- You can substitute the crescent dough with a pre-made pizza crust or flatbread if preferred.
- The vegetables can be varied based on preference; cucumbers or cherry tomatoes also make great cold pizza toppings.
- Make sure the crust is completely cool before adding the spread to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- This pizza is best served chilled or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
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