With the endless possibilities of toppings, types of sauce, and crusts, pizza is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and preferences. Pizza can be cooked in an oven or on a grill. You can make it at home or order it from a restaurant. Do you want to try your hand at making pizza from scratch? Here, we've created a guide to help you make the best pizza crust and fruit pizza, along with some tasty topping ideas to use.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRUIT AND COOKIE-CRUST PIZZA
Categories Cookies Berry Fruit Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Summer Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 12-inch-diameter pizza pan. Cut cookie-dough roll crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices; arrange on prepared pan. Using wet fingertips, press dough evenly into pan to form pizza crust.
- Bake crust until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack. Using edge of metal spatula, press in crust edges to form even round. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Beat in marshmallow creme. Spread filling evenly over crust, leaving 1/2-inch plain border. (Crust with filling can be made 45 minutes ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Top with fruit as desired; drizzle with warm caramel sauce and serve.
PIZZA CRUST AND FRUIT PIZZA
This fruit pizza is to die for. After a meal of pizza there is nothing better than a chilled fruit pizza
Provided by JANET JORDAN
Categories Flatbreads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine flour and powdered sugar cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Pat mixture on a 12 inch pizza pan.
- 2. Bake at 350 degrees until browned 8 to 10 minutes. chill.
- 3. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until fluffy spread over chilled crust.
- 4. Arrange sliced fruit on cream cheese brush with the melted apple jelly, chill until ready to serve.
Tips:
- For a crispy pizza crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and bread flour. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which helps to create a stronger gluten network and a crispier crust.
- If you don't have bread flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour. Just add a little bit of vital wheat gluten to the dough to help strengthen the gluten network.
- Use cold water when making the dough. Cold water helps to slow down the fermentation process, which results in a more tender crust.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to develop the flavor of the dough and make it easier to work with.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch and avoid overworking it. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- Bake the pizza crust at a high temperature (450 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) for a short period of time (10-12 minutes). This will help to create a crispy crust.
- If you're making a fruit pizza, use a pre-baked pizza crust. This will help to prevent the crust from getting soggy.
- Top the fruit pizza with your favorite fruits, nuts, and cheeses. You can also add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Chill the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to set the toppings and make the pizza easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Pizza crust and fruit pizza are both delicious and versatile desserts that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can easily make these treats at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try!
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