A Southern Grace: Rainbow Fruit and Skittles® Pizza

Rainbow Fruit and Skittles® Pizza

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Serves 10-12
Ingredients:
Cookie crust:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
  • Fresh fruit
  • Skittles®
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter a rimmed 12-inch pizza pan or 1/4 sheet pan, line with a round of parchment paper and butter parchment paper (or alternately line with foil and spray foil with non-stick cooking spray).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
Mix in egg.
Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; beat into the creamed mixture until just blended.
Press dough into the prepared pan.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Spread evenly on cooled crust.
Arrange fruit and candy decoratively on top of filling.
In a small bowl whisk together preserves and water. Brush mixture over fruit and candy, then serve.
Note: This dessert does not refrigerate well!

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