COOKIE CRUST FRUIT PIZZA

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This traditional fruit pizza comes from our Test Kitchen staff. Colorful produce, a thick cookie crust and a citrus glaze keep the divine treat memorable. For a version that cuts back on fat and calories, however, check out the recipe for Makeover Fruit Pizza.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup fresh blueberries
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Arrange the strawberries, oranges and blueberries on top. , For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Drizzle over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.