Mixed Berry Dessert Pizza Food

MIXED BERRY DESSERT PIZZA

Steps:

• Blend ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, almonds and Amaretto or almond extract; spread over cooled crust, leaving a border around the edges.
• Top ricotta mixture with berries and brush with warm raspberry jam.
• Serve chilled or room temperature.
• If desired, top with whipped topping,.

MIXED BERRY PIZZA

Steps:

• Unroll crescent roll dough and place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of pan to form a crust; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the preserves and confectioners' sugar; spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Just before serving, arrange berries on top. Cut into 20 pieces.

BRUNCH BERRY PIZZA

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until crust is set and edges are lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until set. Cool to room temperature., For topping, process mixed berries and sugar in a blender or food processor until blended. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add mixed berry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set mixture aside to cool, stirring frequently., Spread berry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Arrange fresh fruit on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

GRILLED MIXED BERRY CHEESECAKE PIZZA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the warm water, honey and yeast. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to proof the yeast. It should be foamy.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, olive oil and the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead by hand until a soft smooth dough forms, about 5 to 8 minutes. Form the dough into a ball and place inside a lightly greased large bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel and allow to rest until doubled in size, for 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar on high for about 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until well combined. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
• In a separate bowl, toss together the sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice. Allow to sit at room temperature to macerate until ready to use.
• Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and then transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Cut into three even pieces and form into balls. Keep them covered with a kitchen towel.
• Working with one at a time, roll out into a rectangle or a circle. Brush the surface evenly with olive oil.
• Preheat a large stovetop grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the pizza dough onto the grill, oil side down. Then brush the top side with oil as well. Cook until the dough begins to puff up slightly and grill marks form, about 5 to 8 minutes. Carefully flip over and continue to grill on the second side for about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and then continue grilling the rest of the pizza dough.
• Spread the grilled pizza dough with the cream cheese mixture and then add the crumbled graham crackers. Spoon the berries over the top and garnish with fresh mint. Slice and serve immediately.

BERRY BROWNIE PIZZA

Steps:

• Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; spread onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over brownie crust. , Top with berries and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until chilled.