Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 package sugar cookie dough
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges)
Special equipment needed:
- 13-inch pizza pan
- Electric mixer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto the pizza pan, making sure to cover the entire surface.
3. Bake the cookie dough for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Fold in the Cool Whip until well combined.
6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
7. Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the cream cheese mixture in a decorative pattern.
8. Chill the pizza in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- 8-10 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Total fat: 16g
- Saturated fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Total carbohydrates: 42g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 31g
- Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of sugar cookie dough, you can use a pre-made pizza crust or graham cracker crust.
- Instead of Cool Whip, you can use whipped cream.
Variations:
- Use different types of fruit depending on the season or personal preference.
- Add a layer of chocolate spread or Nutella on top of the cookie crust before adding the cream cheese mixture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cookie crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese mixture to prevent it from melting.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza into even slices.
- If the cream cheese mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- This pizza is best served cold, but if you prefer it warm, you can reheat it in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pizza on a large platter or pizza board.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or powdered sugar.
Garnishes:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Powdered sugar
Pairings:
- This pizza pairs well with a glass of sparkling white wine or a fruit smoothie.
Suggested side dishes:
- A side salad or fresh fruit salad would complement this pizza nicely.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cookie crust is too hard, try reducing the baking time or adding a bit of butter to the dough before pressing it onto the pan.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash all fruit thoroughly before using it in the recipe.
- Store the pizza in the refrigerator to prevent the cream cheese mixture from spoiling.
Food history:
- Fruit pizza became popular in the 1980s and 1990s as a fun and colorful dessert option.
Flavor profiles:
- This dessert is sweet, creamy, and refreshing, with a buttery cookie crust and a tangy cream cheese and Cool Whip topping.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve this pizza as a dessert or a sweet snack.
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