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Strawberry Pizza: A Sweet, Fruity Dessert Delight

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Strawberry pizza is the perfect dessert combination of a chewy sugar cookie crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, and a sweet, tangy strawberry glaze, topped with fresh, juicy strawberries. A fun, colorful treat that’s sure to please a crowd!

Ingredients

2 (16 oz) tubes store-bought sugar cookie dough

2 lbs strawberries (sliced)

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 cup cold water

1 (3 oz) packet strawberry jello mix

2 (8 oz) blocks softened cream cheese

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the store-bought cookie dough into 1-inch rounds. Place the slices onto an 8×15-inch baking sheet and press them down to form a crust. If the dough is sticky, use a rubber spatula to spread it out evenly.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Set aside to cool completely.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and cornstarch. Whisk to combine, then pour in the cold water. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Once the mixture has thickened, add the strawberry jello mix and whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
  7. Once the cookie crust and glaze have cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie base. Then, pour the strawberry glaze over the cream cheese layer (reserve ¼ cup of the glaze for later).
  8. Top the glaze with sliced strawberries, and brush the remaining glaze over the strawberries using a pastry brush.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Once chilled, slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version of the cream cheese layer, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or whipped cream.

If using frozen strawberries, make sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess liquid.

This dessert is best served chilled and fresh for the best flavor and texture.

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sugar cookie dough or a gluten-free cookie base.

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