October 7, 2025

Aphrodizza – Pomegranate & Chocolate Pizza

Originally baked for Valentine’s Day, this indulgent dessert pizza might have earned a regular spot in our rotation. Sweet, rich, and full of texture, it’s perfect whenever you’re craving something a little cheeky.

Nutella is loved the world over for its creamy hazelnut chocolate flavour, but the other star of this dish isn’t as well-known globally. For anyone outside of Australia or New Zealand, Tim Tams are beloved chocolate-coated biscuits filled with a smooth chocolate cream centre. They’re crunchy, creamy, and impossibly moreish, basically our national treasure in biscuit form.

This pizza starts with a blind-baked base, then gets a generous spread of warm Nutella, lightly caramelised pear slices, chunks of Tim Tams, roasted peanuts, and bright pomegranate arils. The combination of creamy chocolate, crisp pear, and tart pops of pomegranate creates a fun balance of flavours and textures.

Romantic or not, the Aphrodizza is all about indulgence, proof that love can absolutely be baked right into the crust.

Pizza with Nutella, pear slices, crushed Tim Tam biscuits, chopped peanuts, and bright pomegranate arils on a golden crust, served warm on a wooden board.

Pizza with Nutella, served warm on a wooden board.

Pizza with Tim Tams, Nutella, & Pomegranate

This decadent dessert pizza combines silky Nutella, thinly sliced pears, crunchy peanuts, and bright pomegranate arils for a stunning mix of sweet and tart flavours. With chunks of Tim Tams scattered across the top, it’s a true Aussie twist on indulgence.

To make this chocolate and pomegranate pizza, blind bake your dough first, then layer on the toppings once it’s out of the oven. Perfect for date night, celebrations, or just when you need a chocolate fix. Follow our step-by-step instructions and you'll be indulging in a slice in no time. Bon appétit! And don't forget to check out some of our other pizza recipes for inspiration for your next pie day!

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Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Australian, Italian, Pizza

Servings people

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pizza dough ball
Nutella or Nocciolata for a quality organic alternative
Tim Tams
Peanuts
Pomegranate arils
Pear slices
Apple slices for blind bake

Instructions

Prepare Dough:
Follow any of our dough recipes.
For this particular bake, we used our cold fermentation dough recipe, opting for a 48 hour fermentation period.
You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
Prepare Apples for Blind Bake:
Thinly slice the apples, these will be used during the blind bake to help protect the dough and create a crisp surface. They’ll be removed after baking.
Prepare Post-Bake Toppings:
Slice pears as thinly as you can while keeping some structure.
Lightly crush the Tim Tams and peanuts.
Set everything aside for post-bake assembly.
Preheat Oven:
Outdoor Pizza Oven: If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.
Home Oven: Place pizza steel or stone inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Base:
On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe.
Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
Blind Bake Your Pizza:
Outdoor Pizza Oven: Launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.
Home Oven: Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apple slices are lightly caramelised.
Assemble Post-Bake Toppings:
Once baked, remove the apple slices and spread a generous layer of Nutella evenly across the warm crust.
Arrange the pear slices over the top, scatter pieces of Tim Tam, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and finish with pomegranate arils for a burst of colour and tang.
Serving:
Serve immediately while the base is still warm and the Nutella slightly melted. For an extra touch, dust lightly with cocoa powder or drizzle a bit of melted chocolate. Perfect for sharing, or not!