Friday, May 30, 2008

Recipe - Summer Dessert Pizza



SERVINGS: 12-16
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 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 Cool Whip® 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
Directions: In a small mixing 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. Press dough into a greased 12-in. x 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. 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. For topping, in a small mixing 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. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Ps. I've tried this recipe and it's a hit with adults and childrens alike. I made it during a friend's birthday. It's Pizza and it's healthy!!

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