Fruit Pizza!

Something about summer shouts for fresh fruit dishes that are easy and appealing. Long before I had ever heard of a charcuterie board, my family has made fruit pizzas from a tried and true recipe in one of the old church cookbooks.  You can be as creative as you want to be. This particular example is one I made for my uncle Morris's 70's birthday party.

Recipe:

I did not know Lois Susag personally, and though she has since passed away, I feel it is only fitting that   her name is attached to this recipe that we have enjoyed all of these years. She was one of dozens of Norwegian/American cooks who attended Grandma's church and had their recipes immortalized for future generations to enjoy. 

Assembly:

Sorry it is somewhat blurry but this is what the crust looks like after you have baked it. I lined my baking sheet with parchment paper to make it easier to remove/clean up. You can lay a piece of waxed paper over the mixture and roll it out into the pan if this helps. One thing I have not yet tried is using a gluten free flour to make this, so I cannot say how it turns out. This particular one is like a shortbread cookie and very tasty.  Cool very well before adding frosting or you will have a mess.

Frosting: 

Who does not love a cream cheese frosting? Cheesy, creamy, sweet goodness. If you are one of the people who doesn't, you can use your favorite vanilla frosting recipe. I added a little extra powdered sugar than the recipe calls for, but I have a sweet tooth.

Spread the frosting over the entire "pizza" making sure to reach the edges. I won't tell if you lick the spoon! 

 

 

 
 

Fruits:

Here it is entirely your choice! I like a variety of in-season fruits, but you can make this with some well drained canned fruit as well. Just remember, if you use bananas, dip the slices in lemon juice first to prevent them from browning too much.  Make sure you wash and pat dry the fruit you are using. Remove any stems or greens.

 Design Time!

I sort of went for a fruity paisley effect but you can certainly make your own design or just put them randomly on. It will all taste amazing!  You just want to cover all of the frosting bits so that each slice has a nice portion of fruit on the top to enjoy.  I have seen flag designs for holidays that turn out well.

Voila! Chill in fridge before serving.  Cut into squares and use a small turner to help serve.  Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

Thank you Lois Susag. May your recipe live on!