Meals, Heels, and Cocktails: Fruity Brownie Pizza

Looking for an easy and delicious summer dessert? You can't go wrong when you combine 2 favorites - pizza and brownies! Top it off with a sweet cream cheese layer and luscious, seasonal fruit for a dessert everyone will love.

photography by Paul Gelsobello Studio

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Makes: 12 servings

1 can Baker's Joy non-stick spray with flour

1 package (18 oz.) brownie mix

1 egg

1/4 cup water

1/3 cup oil

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry liquor (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 cups fresh cut-up fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries)

chocolate syrup (optional)

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 12-inch round pizza pan with Baker's Joy spray.

Combine brownie mix, egg, oil and water in medium bowl; stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepare pan and spread evenly with spatula. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in raspberry liquor and vanilla. Add heavy cream and beat 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top of brownie leaving a ¾- inch border . Arrange fruit on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Recipe developed for Baker's Joy

Food Stylist: Catherine Paukner

Prop Stylist: Heater Bean

Creative Direction/Food Stylist Assistant: Lauren Dellabella

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