Strawberry Pizza
Dive this a sweet twist on a classic dish with this easy strawberry pizza. It has a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese layer, juicy strawberry topping and sweet white chocolate garnish.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- 12 " Pizza Pan or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 16 Ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 package
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 Ounces cream cheese full fat, at room temperature
- ¾ Cup powdered sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 Cup strawberries fresh, hulled and quartered
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 Tablespoons strawberry gelatin from a package of strawberry jello mix
For Garnish:
- 2 Cups strawberries sliced
- ¼ Cup white chocolate chips melted, or melting wafers
- mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Make the Crust:
- Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased 12-inch pizza pan or use the back of a baking sheet and form a circle with the dough.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before adding your toppings.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Make the Strawberry Topping:
- In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar and water.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
- Stir it into the strawberry mixture.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, mashing as the strawberries cook.
- Cook until the strawberries begin to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and strawberry gelatin until dissolved.
- Let the sauce cool completely.
- Spread the cooled strawberry sauce over the cream cheese layer.
Garnish the Pizza:
- Arrange the sliced strawberries over on top.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the pizza for a decorative touch.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if liked.
Chill Before Serving:
- Refrigerate the strawberry pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the layers to set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Even crust thickness: Press the dough evenly into the pan to ensure uniform baking and avoid undercooked or overly crisp areas.
Chill the dough: For a more even bake, chill the crust for 10 to 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Cool completely: Let the baked crust cool fully before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting or sogginess.
Smooth cream cheese layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth before adding sugar and vanilla for a creamy, lump-free spread.
Thicken the strawberry sauce: Stir the cornstarch mixture constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and ensure a glossy, thickened sauce. And let it cool before spreading on the cream cheese layer.
White chocolate drizzle: For a smooth drizzle, melt the white chocolate gently and transfer it to a small piping bag or use a fork to create thin streams.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled strawberry pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Chill the dough: For a more even bake, chill the crust for 10 to 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Cool completely: Let the baked crust cool fully before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting or sogginess.
Smooth cream cheese layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth before adding sugar and vanilla for a creamy, lump-free spread.
Thicken the strawberry sauce: Stir the cornstarch mixture constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and ensure a glossy, thickened sauce. And let it cool before spreading on the cream cheese layer.
White chocolate drizzle: For a smooth drizzle, melt the white chocolate gently and transfer it to a small piping bag or use a fork to create thin streams.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled strawberry pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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