Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas

By Sarah-Lyn

Purchased sugar cookies make a sweet "crust" for these colorful fruit pizzas. Make them throughout the year with a variety of fresh and canned fruits.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1-3/4 cups whipped topping
• 12 sugar cookies (3 inches)
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup chopped peeled kiwifruit
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Preparation

Step 1

For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until cooled but not set.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over tops of cookies. Arrange fruit on top; drizzle with glaze. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Yield: 1 dozen.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 198 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.