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Did you check this forum for a recipe? I found at least 2 under Fruit. I am also including one that was sent into the newsletter a few years ago.
Fruit Pizza
This is so "yummy!" With all the fresh fruit in season it is fun to make!
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 to 3 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced*
1 to 2 firm bananas, sliced*
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained*
1/2 cup red grape halves (seeded)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt.
Pat cookie dough into an ungreased 14-inch pizza pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until browned; cool. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Arrange the fruit on top. In a saucepan, bring sugar, orange juice, water, lemon juice, cornstarch and salt to a boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool; brush over fruit. Chill. Store in refrigerator. YIELD: 16 to 20 servings* Any combination of fruit may be used. Delicious! Makes a stunning presentation.
TIPS: When patting the sugar cookie dough out, if it starts sticking to your hands because it is too warm, place back in the refrigerator for approximately 5 minutes. You may have to do this several times. Any combination of fruit can be used. Any amount of fruit can be used. If using fruit that turns brown, such as bananas, fresh peaches, fresh mangoes, etc. use Ever-Fresh. Ever-Fresh can be bought at the grocery store. Another name for it is: Fresh Fruit. Follow the directions on the container to keep fruit from turning brown. Mix fruit together with your hands to keep from crushing it. Source:
www.thehappycooker.com Thanks, Joan, San Antonio, Texas May 2007 newsletter
Fruit Pizza
" A cookie dough crust, cream cheese filling, and fruit topping. Tip: For a quick crust, use one package of ready made sugar cookie dough rolled out to fit a pizza pan. Use an assortment of fresh fruit such as bananas, peaches, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and strawberries. "
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg. combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Press dough into an ungreased pizza pan.
3 Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.
4 In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until light. Spread on cooled crust.
5 Arrange desired fruit on top of filling, and chill. Makes 1 fruit pizza posted under Fruit on message board.
Fruit Pizza for a Crowd
The secret is arranging the fruit in an attractive pattern. Use a combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and kiwi fruit. Light whipped topping can also be added.
1 package (20 oz.) sugar cookie dough
1 qt. strawberries, washed and hulled (or other fresh fruit)
1 large box (1.4 oz.) sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
3 cups skim milk
6 oz. (½ a 12 oz. tub) light cream cheese (room temperature)
Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 16-inch pizza pan with a non-stick spray. Slice cookie dough into ¼ inch thick slices. Arrange slices on pizza pan so that they are ½ -1 inch apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and set. Cool. In small mixing bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Beat on low to mix. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth and thickened. Pour over cooled cookie crust. Arrange fruit on top.
Yield: 18 slices (18 servings) - One serving: 1/18 the pie Per serving: 185 calories, 24 grams carbohydrate, 5 grams protein, 8 grams fat Exchanges: 1½ starch, 1½ fat posted under Fruit on message board.