BERRY-PATCH BROWNIE PIZZA

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I just love the combination of fruit, almonds and chocolate that makes this brownie so unique. The fruit lightens the chocolate a bit and makes it feel as though you are eating something sinfully healthy. -Sue Kauffman, Columbia City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1/3 cup chopped unblanched almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups whipped topping
Assorted fresh berries
Optional: Fresh mint leaves and coarse sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudgelike brownies, adding almonds and almond extract. Spread into a greased 14-in. pizza pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Beat first 4 topping ingredients until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust to within 1/2 in. of edges; refrigerate, loosely covered, 2 hours., To serve, cut into 12 pieces; top with berries of choice. If desired, top with mint and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.