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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Elk Ridge, Utah, Kara Cook predicts, Both strawberry and cheesecake lovers will delight in this fruity treat. My family requests this sweet pizza every strawberry season. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
filling: |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
2 cups crushed strawberries |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly.
3. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Arrange sliced strawberries on top.
5. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and crushed berries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Spoon over strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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