Description
A buttery shortbread crust, a creamy vanilla-infused filling, and a fresh strawberry topping make this Strawberry Pizza the ultimate dessert pizza. Perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or as a special treat!
Ingredients
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Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup (220g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup (55g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (265g) all-purpose flour
Strawberry Sauce:
- 1 cup (235ml) water
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (120g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 (3 oz) box of strawberry jello mix
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Cream Cheese Spread:
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temp
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the shortbread crust: Mix butter, sugar, and flour until crumbly. Press into a 10-inch round shape on the pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the strawberry sauce: In a saucepan, whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened, then mix in the strawberry jello. Refrigerate to cool.
- Prepare the cream cheese spread: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread strawberry sauce over the cream cheese layer, then arrange fresh strawberries on top. Chill for 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Allow the cream cheese spread to chill before adding the sauce to prevent mixing.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg