Chocolate Chip Strawberry Pizza *

By srumbel

Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust topped with a layer of Cream Cheese mixture, fresh Strawberries and Strawberry Glaze. Recipe on HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

• 1 (18 oz) tube refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• 1 (8 oz) package Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 (8 oz) tub frozen Whipped Topping, thawed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 (16 oz) packages Driscoll's Strawberries
• Strawberry Glaze
• 1 cup fresh Strawberries, cleaned and mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• Few drops Red Food Coloring, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray round baking stone or pizza pan with cooking spray
Evenly spread cookie dough and bake according to package directions
Let cool completely

Strawberry Glaze
Mash the Strawberries and set aside
In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch
Stir in water and mashed berries
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly
Stir in food coloring if desired
Cook and stir 3 minutes until thick
Remove from heat and transfer to bowl, cool 10-15 minutes

Filling for Pizza
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and beat until smooth
Pizza
After the crust is cooled, spread with cream cheese mixture
Top with sliced Strawberries and then glaze