Dessert Pizza with Brown Sugar Cookie Crust

Name: Dessert Pizza with Brown Sugar Cookie Crust
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon table salt; 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened; ½ cup packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar; ¼ cup Greek yogurt; Strawberries; Blueberries; Raspberries; Cherries; Kiwi; Peaches; Banana; Mandarin slices; Fresh mint, for garnish

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This bright dessert pizza from blogger A Side of Sweet is sure to be a hit at your summer barbecues.

Meet the Chef: Kelly Huibregtse

Kelly Huibregtse is the mind behind A Side of Sweet, a San Francisco life and style blog. A Side of Sweet features easy-to-follow recipes, entertaining tips, beautiful photography, and style inspiration. Whether you are looking for a decadent dessert or a healthy dinner option, chances are you can find it at asideofsweet.com

Brown Sugar Cookie

6 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted 6 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar 1 cup packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
1 large egg 1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon baking powder ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon table salt ¼ teaspoon table salt

Brown Sugar Spread

8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened
½ cup packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar ½ cup packed C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
¼ cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup Greek yogurt

Fruit Pizza Toppings (Suggestions)

Strawberries Strawberries
Blueberries Blueberries
Raspberries Raspberries
Cherries Cherries
Kiwi Kiwi
Peaches Peaches
Banana Banana
Mandarin slices Mandarin slices
Fresh mint, for garnish Fresh mint, for garnish

Instructions

Make the Brown Sugar Cookie "Crust"

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line a 14-inch pizza plate with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and C&H® Dark Brown Sugar until well combined, about 30 seconds. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

Step 3

In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Stir the dry ingredients into the brown sugar mixture until just combined. Scrape bowl to ensure no dry streaks remain.

Step 5

Turn mixture out onto prepared pizza platter. Use your fingers to spread the dough out into a circle until about 1/4-inch thick. If the dough is moist, coat fingers with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Bake for 14-16 minutes, until edge is starting to brown, but the center is still soft. Let cool on a wire rack before frosting.

Make the Brown Sugar Spread

Step 1

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the C&H® Dark Brown Sugar.

Step 2

Stir in the Greek yogurt.

Assemble the Dessert Pizza

Step 1

Spread the brown sugar spread onto the cooled cookie.

Step 2

Top with fruit of your choice. Add mint for garnish. Slice and serve.

Dessert Pizza with Brown Sugar Cookie Crust