With 3 different topping combinations to choose from, these Easy Dessert "Pizza" Muffins are the perfect no-bake treat for summertime...
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Who else happens to be a fan of no-bake recipes for those hot summer days? When the temperatures rise & the humidity is on, the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven to whip up a sweet treat for myself & the kiddos. That's why when Thomas' English Muffins asked me to come up with a perfect for summertime recipe that went beyond the breakfast table, I knew I wanted to create a dessert recipe that was simple & easy and required no baking time whatsoever.
I stopped in at my local Walmart & picked up everything that I would need to make these Easy Dessert "Pizza" Muffins, including my favorite Thomas' Light Multigrain English Muffins. These dessert "pizzas" go from toaster to table in just 20 minutes! Plus with 3 varieties to choose from & make, there is sure to be a perfect dessert muffin for each member of your family.
Whether you go for the strawberries & chocolate hazelnut spread, the chocolate chunk & peanut butter, or the cherry cheesecake version, Thomas' English Muffins make the perfect base for these mini dessert "pizzas" thanks to all of those nooks & crannies. Simply split & toast your muffin, & then top with your favorite dessert toppings combination! These dessert "pizza" muffins are so easy to make even the kiddos can help with them.
Here are a few suggestions & tips for making these Easy Dessert "Pizza" Muffins:
- Not a big fan of strawberries? Try banana slices or fresh raspberries with the chocolate hazelnut spread instead. Or get really crazy & top it with more than one fruit.
- While I am a big fan of the chocolate & peanut butter combo, you could certainly swap in almond butter or sunflower butter instead. Or go for the chocolate lovers version and sub in chocolate hazelnut spread for the peanut butter.
- Try strawberry or raspberry jam on the cream cheese version instead of the cherry preserves. Go with light cream cheese & low sugar jam to make this a lower calorie sweet treat.
- For a little kid-friendly fun this summer, set up a toppings bar with various spreads, jams, fruits, & chocolate chips and let the kiddos create their own personalized versions of these dessert "pizza" muffins.
Yield: 3
3 Easy Dessert "Pizza" Muffins
prep time: 10 min cook time: 10 min total time: 20 min
ingredients:
- 3 Thomas' English Muffins Light Multigrain, split & toasted
- 2 tbsp of chocolate hazelnut spread
- 3-4 strawberries, hulled & sliced
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves or jam
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp of dark chocolate chunks or chips
instructions:
How to cook 3 Easy Dessert "Pizza" Muffins
For the strawberry/chocolate hazelnut "pizza" muffin
- Spread 1 tbsp of the chocolate hazelnut spread onto each half of the muffin. Top with the sliced strawberries. Enjoy immediately!
For the cherry cheesecake "pizza" muffin
- Spread 1 tbsp of the cream cheese onto each half of the muffin. Spread 1 tbsp of cherry preserves on top of the cream cheese on each half. Enjoy immediately!
For the peanut butter/chocolate chunk "pizza" muffin
- Spread 1 tbsp of peanut butter onto each half of the muffin. Top each half with 1 tbsp of the chocolate chunks. Enjoy immediately!
Which of these 3 Easy Dessert "Pizza" Muffins will you be making first?
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