Refreshing fruit pizzas are growing in popularity from coast to coast. That's why the Light & Tasty Test Kitchen skimmed the calories and fat from a traditional version, and created this delightful treat. It has nearly half the calories, fat and cholesterol of the varieties you'd find at a gourmet bakery.


INGREDIENTS



* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1/2 cup cold butter
* 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
* 1 can (11 ounces) reduced-sugar mandarin oranges, drained
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
* GLAZE:
* 5 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice


SERVINGS 16
CATEGORY Lower Fat
METHOD Chill
PREP 30 min.
TOTAL 30 min.


DIRECTIONS




In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
    In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Arrange the strawberries, oranges and blueberries on top.
    For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Drizzle over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 16 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 170 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

-- Edited by Colette at 17:49, 2006-05-08