A delicious fruity dessert for strawberry season!

Strawberry Pizza

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 — 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups crushed strawberries

Directions

~In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

~On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Build up edges slightly. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes (or until lightly browned). Cool completely.

~In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Arrange sliced strawberries on top.

~In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and crushed berries until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes (or until thickened). Cool slightly. Spoon over strawberries.

~Refrigerate until serving.

~Makes 16 servings.