Fruit Pizza with White Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam
• 2 cups mixed fresh fruit, such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
6. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips and toasted pecans over the cream cheese layer.
7. Spread the raspberry jam over the chips and nuts.
8. Arrange the fruit over the raspberry jam layer.
9. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the edges are golden brown.
10. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This fruit pizza is a perfect summer dessert – it’s light, refreshing, and easy to make.
• You can use any type of fruit you like – strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are all great choices.
• The white chocolate chips and toasted pecans add a sweet crunch to the pizza.