SUMMER DESSERT PIZZA RECIPE

This dessert pizza recipe especially refreshing during the hot months. You can use whatever fruits are in season.

Prep Time    : 35 min. + chilling

Bake Time    : 15 min. + cooling

Servings      : 12-16 servings

INGREDIENTS

·         1/4 cup butter, softened

·         1/2 cup sugar

·         1 large egg

·         1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

·         1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

·         1/4 teaspoon baking powder

·         1/4 teaspoon baking soda

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

   

GLAZE

·         1/4 cup sugar

·         2 teaspoons cornstarch

·         1/4 cup water

·         1/4 cup orange juice

TOPPING

·         4 ounces cream cheese, softened

·         1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

·         1 cup whipped topping

·         1 firm banana, sliced

·         1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

·         1 can (8 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

·         2 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced

·         1/3 cup fresh blueberries

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2.   Press dough into a greased 12- to 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

3.   For glaze, combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

4.   For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping; mix well. Spread over crust. Arrange fruit on top. Brush glaze over fruit. Store in the refrigerator.

Test Kitchen Tips

·         Use premade sugar cookie dough to save a bit of time.

·         If you're in a pinch, orange marmalade works in place of the glaze.

NUTRITION

1 piece: 176 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Recipe from tasteofhome.com

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