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This cold veggie pizza recipe starts with soft crescent dough as the crust and gets topped with a creamy cheesy ranch topping and loads of fresh, crisp veggies. This is one of those snacks that people can’t get enough of!
Okay, I’m aware that this recipe has been floating all over the dang internet for years now, but the thing is…I had never tried it.
I looked at it and thought..vegetables on pizza? Seems rude. I’ll pass!
Then I showed up for a get together at my mother-in-law’s house and she had a huge platter of little veggie pizza squares. I eyed them suspiciously.
“What’s that creamy white stuff on top?” I asked her.
“Oh, just cream cheese and ranch powder,” was her answer.
Y’all. I hoovered that entire platter of veggie pizza in my face so fast she is probably still traumatized.
Cream Cheese Veggie Pizza…who knew it was actually delicious and seriously irresistible??
Ingredient for Veggie Pizza Recipe:
Crescent Dough – We use crescent dough sheets. They’re just one big sheet of dough without the perforations. If you can’t find those, regular crescent roll dough will work fine too.
Sauce – We’re combining softened cream cheese and mayo with ranch dip powder. It’s so creamy, loaded with flavor, and makes the perfect ‘sauce’ for this cream cheese veggie pizza.
Veggies – We use a mixture of carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Extras – We’ve heard from many readers that they add sliced black olives, red onions, and peppers to their pizza and also top it all with a layer of shredded cheddar. Personally, I think it’s perfect as I shared it, but feel free to add the extra cheese or any other veggies you might like.
What We Love About This Recipe!
This cold veggie pizza is super easy to prepare when using crescent dough sheets for the crust. It bakes up in no times and then it’s just a quick and easy mix of the cream cheese and ranch. And that’s what we really love most about this recipe – the ranch flavored cream cheese “pizza sauce”!
How to Make Veggie Pizza:
Crust: To prepare this easy pizza crust you’ll just unroll both of the crescent dough sheets onto a half sheet pan and then press the edges together so that it forms one large crust. So easy! Now just bake it in the oven for 10 minutes until it is lightly golden. Let it cool completely – this will take an hour or so.
Helpful Tip!
Tools you will need:
- Sharp Knife: I love my Wusthof santoku knife for chopping the vegetables and just about everything else, too.
- Food Processor: If you don’t want to chop the vegetables by hand, toss them in your food processor. Quick and easy!
- Half Sheet Pan: I use these nearly pans every day. So useful.
Cream Cheese: Now to make the “pizza sauce.” Mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dry ranch mix until well combined.
Spread that over the cooled crust. It’ll be a nice thick layer.
Veggies: Chop up your fresh veggies and then start loading them up as toppings for this cold veggie pizza! We really like the cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot mix but feel free to put your own spin on this one.
Slice: All that’s left to do now is to slice the veggie pizza into squares and serve them up! They’re perfect as an appetizer or snack and they’re sure to go quickly at any gathering or party.
FAQs:
This cold veggie pizza recipe is best store in the refrigerator well covered for up to a day. Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best taste.
As much as I’d love to call this one health food, it does start with a can of processed dough and gets topped with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and packaged ranch seasoning. It’s probably not the healthiest choice, but it makes a great treat that still packs in some nutritious vegetables.
We put broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots on our veggie pizza, but peppers, onions, black olives, and cucumbers also make for a great topping. Many people top their pizza with shredded cheddar, too!
What Readers are Saying!
“This was fun to make. made it for family and they loved it . I used an extra pack of cream cheese and mixed with shredded cheese for the bottom n with bacon bits ! Oh my lord !!!!! It’s amazing! Ty again for the recipe” – Jason
Can’t wait to hear what you think of my vegetable pizza recipe!
If you love appetizers and snacks you should also try out my sweet Chex mix recipe, buffalo chicken dip recipe, fried pickles, and buffalo chicken sliders. I love appetizers and dips and snacks and share them often. 🙂
Cold Veggie Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 packages Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ounce dry ranch dip mix
- 4 cups assorted chopped vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Unroll crescent dough sheets and place on half sheet pan. Press together to seal the edges to form one large crust that covers the pan.2 packages Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch mix to a mixing bowl and stir well until combined.16 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 ounce dry ranch dip mix
- Use an off-set spatula to spread the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Chop the veggies into small pieces and sprinkle over the top of the cream cheese mixture.4 cups assorted chopped vegetables
- Cut into small squares and serve.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Information:
This recipe was original published in January 2017. It was updated with new photos in January 2022.
DrPhrogg says
Although it would not be veggie anymore, this screams for bacon.
Karly says
That would be a great addition! A lot of people add shredded cheddar, too.
Dru says
This pizza is always a hit when I take it to potlucks. Although my recipe calls for Miracle Whip instead of mayo and 2tbls of mince onions in the spread and it gets topped with Parmesean cheese and sliced black olives for an added color :). Im glad you shares the recipe 🙂
Spain on a Fork says
I am a fan of any type of pizza, but this pizza is truly impressive, easy to make and loaded with simple yet tasty ingredients. I will be trying this for sure. TFS
Mandi A says
I make this but add shaved Parmesan and shredded chicken. It’s soo good! 🙂
Karly says
Ooh, that would definitely make it meal-worthy!
Sandip From Local Bakery says
Cold Veggie Pizza is really dope <3 😀 I will start Diet from Monday now 😀 😀
Ginnie | Hello Little Home says
Veggie Pizza was at every party I attended growing, but I haven’t had this in ages! Need to make it soon … yum!
annie says
This whole post had me laughin’. Also, I’ve never heard anyone other than my mamabear use “hoover” as a verb. Love it.
Sandy says
Our our family has made this for years and years, I just use whatever veggies look the best that are on sale! The only constant is finely chopped broccoli. I do top it with finely shredded cheese first. And try shredding your carrots if you use them, that makes them easier to eat.
My favorite toppings other than than the cheese are broccoli, halved grape tomatoes, shredded carrots and finely chopped bell peppers. Yum!
Linda says
I don’t normally like pizza and I’ve decided it is the sauce. I put as much salad on top of a slice of pizza as it will hold, and then douse it with Ranch dressing. Your mother-in-law’s idea is even better for me. Thanks for sharing.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Carol Stadel says
Our family loves this, your favorite vegetables make it endless. I like black olives and vegetables more shredded and the little kids will eat it not realizing these are veggies. Also finely shredded cheese is good.
June Abramson says
We eat kosher, so cannot use the crescent rolls, could I use the frozen puff pastry? or just a pie crust? What do you think,
Karly says
I think puff pastry would work just fine! 🙂
Gwen says
I cannot find the crescent roll “sheets”, can you use the regular crescent rolls dough and try to press the perforated sections together? Also should it be refrigerated before serving or can it be served after putting the toppings?
Karly says
Yes, you can use the regular crescent dough and just press together the seams. You can serve it anytime after adding the veggies. It’s best served fresh, so when I make in advance I usually bake the crust and chop the veggies, but don’t assemble until right before serving.
Sandy says
I have a friend who makes hers using puff pastry and while it may taste *odd* to someone who is used to the recipe, if you’ve never had it, you’ll never know the difference! 🙂
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
This looks so yummy! It’s basically like a veggie tray in pizza form… and I mean, everything is improved with the addition of pizza, isn’t it? 😉
Karly says
Totally!
Mindy says
So this looks really good. It seems like a great way to trick everyone into eating more veggies, myself included!
Amanda says
Oh man that stuff is AMAZING!!! I remember the first time I had it. Sat myself near it on the buffet table and pretty much ate the entire thing. No shame. I like to make it by putting the veggies in a food chopper and getting them really fine.
Thanks. Now I need to make this and eat it alone. All alone.
Melanie @ Gather for Bread says
This recipe seemed to show up at many events while I was growing up but now I haven’t seen it in awhile. You’re making me hungry for my childhood comforts! Perfect for the upcoming game
Have a beautiful day Karly!