1. Prepare Oven and Pan:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a pizza pan (deep dish if you have one, otherwise a standard 10-12 inch round pan or even a cake/pie pan will work).

2. Press Cookie Dough Crust:

• Allow the refrigerated cookie dough to soften slightly at room temperature for easier handling (follow package directions if specified).
• Press the cookie dough evenly onto the bottom and slightly up the sides (if using a deep dish or cake/pie pan) of the prepared pan to form the crust. Use your fingers or the bottom of a glass.

3. Make the Cheesecake Topping:

• Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed (or whisk vigorously by hand) until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps.

4. Assemble the Dessert Pizza:

• Pour or spoon the smooth cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie dough crust. Spread it out gently with a spatula.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.

5. Bake:

• Place the pan in the preheated oven.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges of the cookie dough crust should be golden brown, and the cheesecake topping should appear mostly set (it might still have a very slight jiggle in the center).

6. Drizzle Caramel and Cool:

• Carefully remove the dessert pizza from the oven.
• While it is still warm, drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top.
• Let the pizza cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the cheesecake layer to set further as it cools.

7. Serve:

• Slice the warm Deep Dish Cookie Dough Cheesecake Pizza into wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
• Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, chewy, creamy deliciousness!