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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A tender, crispy crust is topped with sweetened cream cheese and pears, then cooked and drizzled with an amazing brown sugar sauce. Carol Mead - Los Alamos, New Mexico Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
1/3 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°) |
3 tablespoons butter, softened |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1-3/4 to 2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
topping: |
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 tablespoon orange juice |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced |
sauce: |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream |
4-1/2 teaspoons butter |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
2. Punch dough down. Roll into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, orange juice and peel just until blended. Spread over the crust; top with pears. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cream cheese topping is set.
4. In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, sour cream and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Drizzle over top of pizza. Serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.
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