Brunch Berry Pizza

By Dglmedia

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter. cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup sugar
• Topping:
• 1-3/4 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 cups fresh blackberries
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until crust is set and edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Spread over crust. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until set. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2

For topping, process mixed berries and sugar in a blender or food processor until blended. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add mixed berry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set mixture aside to cool, stirring frequently.
Spread berry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Arrange fresh fruit on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 328 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.