Fruit Pizza
Makes 2 pizzas(24 servings):
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Sugar cookie crust:
1-cup butter or margarine,softened
1-cup sifted powdered sugar
1/3-cup granulated sugar
1-egg
1/2-teaspoon vanilla
1/4-teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2-cups all purpose flour
2-teaspoons baking soda
2-teaspoons cream of tartar
Orange sauce:
1/2-cup granulated sugar
1/4-teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4-teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1-cup orange juice
2-tablespoons lemon juice
4-teaspoons cornstarch
Filling:
2-8 ounce packages cream cheese,softened
1-cup sifted powdered sugar
1-teaspoon vanilla
Fresh fruits of choice(about 7 cups total):
Sliced peaches,nectarines,strawberries,kiwi fruit,
bananas,grapes,apples,mandarine oranges and raspberries
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*1*
Preheat oven to 325.Lightly grease 2 12-inch pizza pans.
*2*
To prepare the crust:In a large mixing bowl,cream the
butter or margarine,powdered sugar and granulated sugar
until light.Add the egg,vanilla and almond extract,beating
well.
*3*
Combine the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture
blending thoroughly.
*4*
Divide the dough in half.With lightly floured hands,pat
the dough into the prepared pans.Bake in the 325 oven for
12 to 15 minutes or until golden;cool.
*5*
To prepare the orange sauce:Combine the sugar,orange and
lemon peel,orange and lemon juice and cornstarch in a small
saucepan.Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture
is thick.Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.Cover and cool
the sauce without stirring.
*6*
Meanwhile,to prepare the filling:In a medium mixing bowl,
beat the cream cheese,powdered sugar and vanilla with an
electric mixer until fluffy.
*7*
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crusts.
Decorate with the fruit.
*8*
Glaze the fruit with the cooled sauce.Chill the pizzas
until ready to serve.
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