Strawberry Pizza: A Sweet and Fruity Delight
Learn how to make a fun and delicious Strawberry Pizza! This recipe features a sugar cookie crust, a creamy cream cheese filling, and a fresh strawberry topping with a homemade glaze.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
STRAWBERRY GLAZE:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups crushed strawberries
Instructions
1. Make the Crust Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour. This allows the gluten to relax and makes the dough easier to roll out.
2. Preheat and Prepare Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 13-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan.
- Build up the edges slightly to create a rim.
3. Bake the Crust:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
5. Arrange Strawberries:
- Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
6. Make the Strawberry Glaze:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and crushed strawberries until blended.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. The glaze should be clear and glossy.
- Cool slightly.
7. Glaze and Chill:
- Spoon the slightly cooled glaze over the strawberries, allowing some to drip down the sides of the “pizza.”
- Refrigerate until serving.
Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/strawberry-pizza/