This delightful Strawberry Pizza is a vibrant and crowd-pleasing dessert that brings the fun of pizza night to your sweet tooth. The base is a rich, buttery shortbread crust made with just flour, butter, and powdered sugar, baked until golden and crisp. Once cooled, it&# 226;ÂÂs slathered with a luscious blend of softened cream cheese, vanilla, and more confectioners’ sugar, creating a smooth, cheesecake-like layer. Topped with a generous amount of thawed frozen whipped topping and fresh, sliced strawberries, this dessert offers a perfect balance of textures: crunchy, creamy, and fruity. ItâÂÂs an ideal treat for summer potlucks, kids’ birthdays, or a casual weekend afternoon snack. Simple to assemble and visually stunning, itâÂÂs a guaranteed hit with family and friends alike.
Mr. Food’S Strawberry Pizza
Description
This delightful Strawberry Pizza is a vibrant and crowd-pleasing dessert that brings the fun of pizza night to your sweet tooth. The base is a rich, buttery shortbread crust made with just flour, butter, and powdered sugar, baked until golden and crisp. Once cooled, it&# 226;ÂÂs slathered with a luscious blend of softened cream cheese, vanilla, and more confectioners' sugar, creating a smooth, cheesecake-like layer. Topped with a generous amount of thawed frozen whipped topping and fresh, sliced strawberries, this dessert offers a perfect balance of textures: crunchy, creamy, and fruity. ItâÂÂs an ideal treat for summer potlucks, kids' birthdays, or a casual weekend afternoon snack. Simple to assemble and visually stunning, itâÂÂs a guaranteed hit with family and friends alike.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened butter, and 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
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Press the dough evenly onto a greased 12-inch pizza pan, creating a thin crust.
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Bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
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While the crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and the remaining 1 cup of confectioners' sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
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Dollop the thawed frozen whipped topping over the cream cheese layer and spread gently to cover.
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Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries evenly over the top.
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Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1904.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 117.8g182%
- Saturated Fat 72.8g364%
- Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
- Sodium 1031.4mg43%
- Total Carbohydrate 187.6g63%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 94.0g
- Protein 24.3g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This dessert is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead, assemble the crust and cream cheese layer up to a day in advance, then add the whipped topping and strawberries just before serving to prevent sogginess. Cover loosely with plastic wrap if refrigerating.
Substitutions: You can use fresh whipped cream instead of frozen whipped topping for a richer flavor, though it requires whipping time. Other fresh fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or kiwi slices work well as alternatives to strawberries.
Tip: Ensure the crust is completely cool before adding the cream cheese filling, otherwise the filling may melt into the crust. For easier slicing, chill the assembled pizza in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before cutting.
