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Crab Rangoon Pizza

A fusion pizza that transforms the popular Chinese takeout appetizer into a spectacular family dinner with creamy cream cheese base, tender crab, and green onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 large pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Crab Rangoon Topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup lump crab meat (or imitation crab)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it's about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet brushed with olive oil. The dough should feel slightly elastic and bounce back when gently pressed.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This mixture should be smooth and spreadable. If it's too thick, let the cream cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust. Gently fold the crab meat into small pieces and distribute over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese bubbles and develops light brown spots. Remove when the edges look crispy and the center feels set when gently shaken.
  5. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle chopped green onions over the hot pizza. Let cool for 3-4 minutes before slicing to prevent the toppings from sliding off.

Notes

Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in skillet for 2-3 minutes or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Don't skip softening cream cheese completely - lumpy cream cheese won't spread evenly. Avoid overloading with toppings to prevent soggy crust. Pre-bake crust for 3-4 minutes if needed. Add green onions after baking to maintain fresh bite. Let cool 3-4 minutes before slicing to prevent toppings from sliding off.