Ingredients and Weight:
- Pizza crust: Use a pre-made pizza crust or homemade dough. (You can adjust the weight according to the number of people.)
- Fruit toppings: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mango chunks (fresh or frozen, about 2 cups total).
- Cream cheese: 8oz (about 225g).
- Sugar: 1/4 cup.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
- Thinly sliced banana: 1-2 bananas.
- Icing sugar: For dusting the finished pizza.
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (including pizza crust preparation if making from scratch)
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the pizza crust according to the instructions or use a pre-made one.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the pizza crust.
- Arrange the fruit toppings on the pizza, leaving some space between them for better distribution.
- Thinly slice the banana and arrange it on top of the pizza.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients)
- Calories: Depending on the ingredients used, the calorie count will vary. You can calculate it using online nutrition calculator tools.
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative combination of fruits and cream cheese on a pizza crust.
- Sweet and savory flavors combine to create a unique dessert-like pizza.
- Great for summer gatherings or as a unique dessert option for any occasion.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent combination of flavors! The fruit and cream cheese are a perfect match."
- "I made this for my family, and they loved it! A great way to end a meal."
- "The pizza crust was crispy and the cream cheese was smooth and creamy. A great dessert option."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh fruits for best results, but frozen fruits can also be used if fresh ones are not available.
- Adjust the amount of cream cheese and sugar according to your preference for sweetness.
- Pre-made pizza crusts are fine to use for this recipe to save time and effort.
- Be careful not to overcook the pizza, as it can dry out easily. Check often during baking.
