What happens when you combine pizza dough and ice cream on a frozen Baking Steel? You get something totally unexpected cold, creamy, salty, and chewy, all mixed together Cold Stone–style. This frozen Baking Steel dessert hack is one of our favorite new ways to use leftover dough, and yes it totally works.
Pizza Dough Ice Cream – The Mix-In Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
- A small piece of baked pizza dough or pita bread
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, crushed cookies, sea salt flakes
Instructions:
- Freeze your Baking Steel for at least 24 hours.
- Place scoops of ice cream directly on the frozen Steel.
- Tear baked dough or pita into chunks and add on top.
- Use dough scrapers to chop and fold everything together—Cold Stone style.
- Scoop into a bowl or cone and serve immediately.
FAQ
Can I really freeze my Baking Steel?
Yes — and it works brilliantly. Just like it retains heat in the oven, it holds cold in the freezer. Place it on a towel or tray when you take it out to prevent condensation.
Can I use raw pizza dough?
Not recommended. You’ll want fully baked dough (like pita or leftover crust) so it freezes well and gives you that satisfying chew.
Does it taste like pizza?
Surprisingly, no. The texture is chewy, but the flavor is sweet and creamy—more like cookie dough ice cream than a slice of pizza.
What other mix-ins work well?
Think sweet meets salty: chocolate chips, graham crackers, peanut butter cups, olive oil drizzle + sea salt — it all works.
Try It Yourself
See how easy it is to make this dessert in under 30 seconds 👇
▶️ Watch the Pizza Dough Ice Cream Short
Pro Tip
Take it over the top with hot fudge drizzle or a light sprinkle of sea salt for sweet–salty perfection.
Want more fun ways to use your steel? Browse our full recipe collection or explore our guide to freezing pizza dough.
Ready to try it yourself? Grab a Baking Steel Original and start mixing up something delicious!
