ALMOND CHERRY PIZZA

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The traditional pairing of almonds and cherries makes for a delicious dessert pizza in this recipe created from our home economists. Keep the ingredients on hand for a no-fuss impressive dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1/3 cup almond paste
1 package (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup white baking chips
1 can (12 ounces) cherry cake and pastry filling
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Place the crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Crumble almond paste into a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 5 seconds to soften if necessary. Stir in cheese until combined; spread over crust to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with chips. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand until cheese mixture is set. Spread with cherry filling; top with maraschino cherries and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.