Strawberry pizza is a delightful and unique dessert that combines a crisp, buttery cookie crust with a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese and topping of juicy, fresh strawberries. Finished by glossy glaze, this vibrant dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings or any time you want to impress guests with a fun, fruity twist on pizza. It¡¯s as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a standout treat for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
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? 1 roll (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
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For the Cream Cheese Layer:
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? 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
? ? cup (100g) granulated sugar
? 1 tsp vanilla extract
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For the Topping:
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? 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
? ? cup (120ml) strawberry jelly or preserves
? 1 tbsp water
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350¡ãF (175¡ãC). Grease a 12-inch pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Crust: Roll out the sugar cookie dough into an even layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let the
crust cool completely.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly
over the cooled cookie crust.
4. Add the Strawberries: Arrange the sliced strawberries in a circular pattern or scatter them evenly over the cream cheese layer.
5. Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jelly and water over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly, then brush or drizzle
the glaze over the strawberries.
6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the strawberry pizza for at least 1 hour to set. Slice into wedges and serve cold.
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This strawberry pizza is a refreshing and eye-catching dessert that¡¯s perfect for warm-weather celebrations. It¡¯s easy to make, fun to share, and guaranteed
to be a hit with family and friends!
