{"id":14697,"date":"2013-04-05T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=14697"},"modified":"2023-08-14T16:03:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T02:03:29","slug":"review-pizza-hut-crazy-cheesy-crust-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2013\/04\/05\/review-pizza-hut-crazy-cheesy-crust-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Pizza Hut Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n

Pizza Hut likes to do things differently. In the past, they’ve been known to shove hot dogs inside of their pizza crusts<\/a>, or even decorate the perimeter of a pie with cheeseburgers<\/a>. It seems that Pizza Hut has once again decided to deviate from the traditional pizza crust formula with the introduction of the new Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza, which was launched in the United States on April 3 and will be available for a limited time only.<\/p>\n

The Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza encircles a pizza with cheese pockets containing a blend of five different cheeses: asiago, fontina, mozzarella, provolone, and white cheddar. For just $12.99, hungry citizens all over the US can purchase a single topping Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza. Today, I was one of those citizens.<\/p>\n

As my stomach growled with unimaginable voracity, I picked up the phone and dialed my nearest Pizza Hut. The exchange went something like this…<\/p>\n

Pizza Hut Employee:<\/b> Pizza Hut. How can I help you?<\/p>\n

Me:<\/b> Hi, I’d like to order a Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza.<\/p>\n

Employee:<\/b> …a what?<\/p>\n

Me:<\/b> A Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza.<\/p>\n

Employee:<\/b> Do you mean…a Stuffed Crust Pizza?<\/p>\n

Me:<\/b> No, I mean a Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza.<\/p>\n

Employee:<\/b> *silence*<\/p>\n

Me:<\/b> It’s a new pizza that was released yesterday. Do you have it?<\/p>\n

Employee:<\/b> Oh, umm…please hold.<\/p>\n

After being placed on hold for a short while, the employee returned and allowed me to finish my order, assuring me it would be thirty minutes until my pizza arrived. I was nervous, worried that the delivery person would hand me a pizza box containing a normal, non-crazy pizza. <\/p>\n

I can only imagine the chaos that occurred at that Pizza Hut when I hung up the phone: employees running every which way, knocking over boxes of crusts, cheeses, and sauces, searching for some sort of clue to help them learn what exactly a \u201cCrazy Cheesy Crust Pizza\u201d is, and exactly how one can be prepared. Soon, a riot begins, and a few unfortunate individuals lose their lives while searching for the Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza recipe. <\/p>\n

(A moment of silence for the victims of the Great Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza Massacre of 2013.)<\/p>\n

The thirty minutes I spent waiting for my pizza were long and trying. Eventually, the delivery person arrived, and I gave him the cash in exchange for his Cheesy Crust. I opened the box, and found myself standing before a pizza somewhat shaped like a chrysanthemum. Extending from the main body of the pizza were sixteen cheesy prongs, begging to be devoured. I could wait no longer; I picked up my first slice and took a bite.<\/p>\n

\"Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n

The main pizza portion of Pizza Hut’s new Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza offers few surprises. The sauce is Pizza Hut’s usual sweet tomato sauce, and the cheese provides a pretty standard mozzarella taste. The crust, however, is noticeably thinner than a standard Pizza Hut pizza’s crust, providing a bit less support, which leads to a sagging slice. However, this might not be deemed an issue for fans of Domino’s and Papa John’s.<\/p>\n

\"Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n

The real difference shines through with the pockets of cheese. Whether eaten before the rest of the slice or after, the five cheese blend tastes noticeably different compared to the rest of the pizza. The lack of sauce in the pockets really serves to highlight the flavor of the cheeses. I was unable to identify the unique flavor of any of the five cheeses. Instead, the five cheese flavors blend into one uniform taste, which comes through as slightly sharper than the standard Pizza Hut mozzarella. <\/p>\n

The texture of the cheese inside the pockets is nearly identical to the texture of the cheese in the main body of the pizza, though slightly more spongy. I was hoping that the crust surrounding the pockets would be crispier than the rest of the crust, but it was softer than expected, most likely moistened by the cheese that sat inside of the pockets.<\/p>\n

The pizza, though slightly overcooked, was still pretty satisfying. I imagine it would be best eaten straight out of the oven, with the cheese inside of the pockets still slightly melted from the heat. As the pizza cools down, the cheese becomes more spongy and less appealing in general.<\/p>\n

Overall, the Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza was a pleasant deviation from the standard pizza offered by Pizza Hut, but I feel like the inclusion of the cheese pockets was not enough to warrant a repeat purchase of this pizza. Its flavor is not a significant improvement over the standard pizza’s flavor, and in my opinion, Stuffed Crust is a much better option for those pizza fans looking for that extra cheese kick. All things considered, I encourage any cheese-lovers out there to try the Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza while it lasts!<\/p>\n

This review is dedicated to the victims of the Great Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza Massacre of 2013: Michael \u201cCheesy Crust\u201d Robinson III, Edward \u201cBig Eddie\u201d McPizzaPants, and Sergeant Tony O’Sauce. Our love goes out to their friends and family.<\/i><\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Not available on website.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Pizza Hut Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $12.99
\nSize:<\/b> Large
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Pizza Hut
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> An enjoyable pizza. Five cheese! Cheesy prongs.
\nCons:<\/b> Sagging slices. Five cheese flavors blend into single flavor. Unappetizing when cooled down. Cheesy massacres.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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