Fruit Pizza Even Better

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Almond extract makes all the difference in this updated version of the traditional fruit pizza. Kiwi makes the topping completely fresh and adds beautiful color. Use low-fat cream cheese for a slightly lighter version. Any clear juice (apple, pear, peach, etc.) may be substituted for the pineapple.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Fruit Pizza Even Better

Ingredients

butter-flavored cooking spray

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup confectioners' sugar

1 cup cold butter

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

⅓ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 kiwi

peeled and sliced

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

½ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Pizza

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 12-inch round pizza pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine flour and confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pizza pan to make a crust.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until very lightly browned 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 4

Beat cream cheese 1/3 cup white sugar and almond extract until smooth; spread over completely cooled crust. Arrange strawberries blueberries and kiwi decoratively over cream cheese mixture.

Step 5

Mix pineapple juice 1/2 cup white sugar cornstarch and lemon juice in a saucepan until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened about 2 minutes. Cool slightly and drizzle over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutritional Information

Fruit Pizza Even Better

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 290.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.1g 6%

Carbohydrates: 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 18.1g

Fat: 16.7g 26%

Saturated Fat: 10.4g 52%

Cholesterol: 45.9mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 555.4IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin C: 19.2mg 32%

Folate: 40.4mcg 10%

Calcium: 24.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 10.5mg 4%

Potassium: 111.4mg 3%

Sodium: 124.4mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 150.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.