PATRIOTIC FRUIT PIZZA WITH PECAN SHORTBREAD CRUST
Torrey's pecan shortbread crust really sets this apart from your average fruit pizza recipe. The crust is crisp and sweet but isn't overly sweet. Her cream cheese spread is thick and the orange zest is just enough to give the mixture a little citrus flavor. We used strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple as suggested and the...
Provided by Torrey Moseley
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. FOR SPREAD: In mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar and orange zest (optional) until well-blended. Set aside. Keep cool, but not cold (makes it hard to spread).
- 2. FOR CRUST: I used a stand mixer with a paddle attachment as this is a VERY stiff dough and I knew my hand would wear out. Preheat oven to 350 F (~175 C).
- 3. Cream together sugar and butter just until combined.
- 4. Add extracts and stir into butter/sugar mixture.
- 5. In separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- 6. Add flour/salt mix to butter/sugar mix, a little at a time.
- 7. Add chopped pecans to dough (I chop them by hand) and work dough until nuts are evenly incorporated.
- 8. Line bottom of jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- 9. Pat out dough to cover bottom (and slightly up sides) of pan. Dough should be about 1/4-inch thick. NOTE: You will probably have leftover dough. LUCKY YOU! Make shortbread cookies! Roll leftover dough into a log, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill it. Then slice into 1/4-inch wide cookies and bake at 350 F for about 15-20 min until golden brown on edges and done in middle.
- 10. In 350 F oven, bake crust until golden brown around edges and center is cooked but not brown (10-15 min). Let crust cool COMPLETELY before topping it.
- 11. FOR FRUIT TOPPING: Wash and dry desired fresh fruits (or use drained, canned fruit). If berries are small, use whole. If fruit is larger, cut into bite-size pieces or slices. For this pizza, I cut the strawberries in half.
- 12. ASSEMBLY: Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust.
- 13. Arrange fruit in decorative patterns on top of cream cheese.
- 14. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate until serving.
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Kurban Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Ali Yaho
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crust turned out really crumbly. I had to press it into the pan very carefully.
adeola daniel
[email protected]This recipe is a great base, but I would add some lemon zest to the cream cheese filling and some chopped nuts to the crust for extra flavor.
Mame Akter
[email protected]The crust was a little dry for my liking. I think I would add an extra egg yolk to the dough next time.
Yozan Yozan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would cut the sugar in the crust and filling by half next time.
Riyad King
[email protected]This patriotic fruit pizza was a hit at my 4th of July party. It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The colors were so vibrant and the fruit was so fresh. I will definitely be making this again next year!
Tropang Lakay PH
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fruit pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. The pecan shortbread crust is so good and the cream cheese filling is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again!
Mushahid King
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The crust is amazing and the cream cheese filling is so smooth and creamy. I used a variety of berries and it was a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Lekan Aderibigbe
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a beautiful and delicious fruit pizza. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Marisa Stemmet
[email protected]This patriotic fruit pizza is a delightful treat that is perfect for any summer gathering. The pecan shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly, while the cream cheese filling is smooth and creamy. The fresh fruit and berries add a pop of color and swee