Fruit Pizza Recipe ππ
Overview:
- Name: Fruit Pizza
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 13 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 719.2
- Fat: 43.7g
- Saturated Fat: 27.3g
- Cholesterol: 149.8mg
- Sodium: 735.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 53.3g
- Protein: 8g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking soda | 2 1/2 tsp |
| Cream of tartar | 2 1/2 tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 tsp |
| Cream cheese | 1 package (8 oz) |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 tsp |
| Orange zest | 1 tsp |
| Lemon rind | 1/4 tsp |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 tsp |
| Mandarin oranges | 1 can |
| Berries | As needed |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325Β°F (165Β°C).
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Prepare crust: Cream butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a mixing bowl.
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Add egg: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
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Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
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Divide dough: Divide the dough in half.
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Shape crust: With lightly floured hands, pat each half of the dough onto two lightly greased pizza pans, forming a crust.
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Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
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Cool: Allow the crusts to cool completely.
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Prepare filling: In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Spread filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crusts.
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Prepare orange sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, lemon rind, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Assemble pizza: Spread a thin layer of the prepared orange sauce over the cream cheese mixture on each pizza crust.
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Decorate: Arrange mandarin orange slices, berries, and any other desired fruits over the orange sauce, completely covering the pizzas.
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Serve: Cut the fruit pizzas into slices and serve. Enjoy this delightful dessert with your loved ones!
Notes:
- Prep Time Includes Cooling: Keep in mind that the prep time includes the cooling time for the crusts.
- Customize Your Toppings: Feel free to use your favorite fruits for topping the pizza according to your taste preferences.
- Serve Chilled: For best results, chill the fruit pizza before serving, especially during warm weather.
