Cherry Cheese Pizza Recipe

Name: Cherry Cheese Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup cold butter; 2 tablespoons shortening; 3 to 4 tablespoons water; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries or 1 can (15 ounces) tart cherries; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring; Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries or 1 can (15 ounces) tart cherries
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon red food coloring
Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
2
Roll out into a 14-in. circle. Place on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Flute edges to form a rim; prick bottom of crust. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spread over crust. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool. Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Set cherries and juice aside.
4
In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved juice until smooth. Add cherries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer
5
Remove from the heat; stir in butter, extract and food coloring. Cool to room temperature; spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream and mint if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 cup cold butter, 2 tablespoons shortening, and more.

Yes, Cherry Cheese Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Cheese Pizza

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