Description
Crab Rangoon Pizza is a delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of classic crab rangoon with a cheesy, crispy pizza crust. Featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese and sour cream topped with crab meat, mozzarella, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, this pizza offers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Ideal for a unique main course that impresses with its bold flavor and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup imitation crab meat or real crab meat (chopped)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Other
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up. This creates a hot surface to ensure a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round shape. Transfer the rolled dough carefully onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Sprinkle the chopped crab meat evenly over the cream cheese layer, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the Pizza: Slide the pizza with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Finishing Touches: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with additional sweet chili sauce. Sprinkle the sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped fresh cilantro on top if desired.
- Serve: Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can substitute real crab meat for imitation crab meat, but make sure it is well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- For extra crunch and an added layer of texture, sprinkle fried wonton strips on the pizza immediately after baking.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust, but a baking sheet will work as an alternative.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
