MMM Fruit Pizza... AGK style!

MMM! Doesn't that look just light, yummy, and refreshing! To me, fruit pizza screams summer! I got all of this fruit from the walmart in Miles City (MT.). They have much better produce than our Walmart ( Williston, ND) I guess one is 55 miles away and one is around 100 miles away, so... it's a toss up lol. I like Miles City because we can usually meet our bro and sis in law as it is the half way point between our homes. However, this fruit pizza was for dessert for our mother's day bbq. It tasted as good as it looks!!! I used the air bake pan that my Aunt Donna gave me for Christmas two years ago... I LOVE that pan! Never burns anything... even if you forget about it!! This recipe was super easy and very yummy! I hope you enjoy this, even if you have had it before, each one is different!! Summer is officially here after this Memorial Weekend!!!

Fruit Pizza AGK Style (AGK= Almost Grandma's Kitchen)

You Need:

Mixed variety of fresh fruit. (I would only use mand. oranges or pineapple if I HAD to have canned)

1 package cream cheese(8 oz.)

1 small container cool whip ( I use cool whip free)

brown sugar to taste, probably about 1/4 cup or less

vanilla, 1-2 teaspoon depending on tastes, I like 2

2 teaspoons or so or less lol, just to gently sprinkle on top

Crust:

Sugar Cookie Dough ( make your own, or buy refrigerated, I will post a sugar cut out recipe later, cut out doesn't work as good for this)

First, you need to make your crust in a large, round shape. Don't be afraid of the sugar cookie dough, just work it and roll or press it out in a thin and even round shape. I like the airbake pan because it doesn't burn the crust. Feel free to use a pizza pan. Bake according to your recipe or package instructions.When your crust is golden brown take it out and set it to cool,

While you cookie is cooling, get a blender, food processor, or large bowl with an electric beater. ( I prefer a food processor, it is just easier for me) blend/whip your cream cheese until it is smooth. ( I set my cream cheese out to warm about an hour before I use it.)

add vanilla, and some brown sugar, blend again and taste to see if the sour "bite" has sweetened. Be sure not to make too sweet though, because you will be adding sweet cool whip. start with two or three spoonfuls/pinches. add entire cool whip (smaller sized container). add vanilla as well. you may add orange or lemon crystals ( like "True Lemon" or "True Orange") If you want to add a citrus kind of base. Taste the cream mixture to see if it is sweet enough for your liking. now frost your cookie with a thick layer, thick enough to press the fruit into.

Clean and slice all of your fruits, press into layer or creme, and sprinkle lightly, just dust, with white sugar. chill and slice! Yum! I like strawberries, kiwi, grapes, mango, blueberries, plums, and peaches, but you can use any fruits you'd like! I also have made a veggie pizza using crescent roll crust, ranch herb dip for the creme, and washed, sliced raw veggies, great appetizer or party pleaser! Have fun, guys and be creative!!!!