Ingredients for Fruited Cheese Pizza
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup 2 tablespoons 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 3 cups 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 16 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Orange Rind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground Cardamom
- Ground Mace
- Strawberry, as needed for decoration
- Red Grapes, as needed for decoration
- Banana, as needed for decoration
- Papayas, as needed for decoration
- Apricot jam, as needed for brushing
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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How to Make Fruited Cheese Pizza
- **Activate Yeast:** In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 cup warm milk (105-115°F). Stir to dissolve and let stand until foamy (about 10 minutes).
- **Prepare Dry Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- **Combine Wet and Dry:** Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the yeast mixture, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 2 large eggs. Mix until just combined.
- **Knead the Dough:** Gradually add the remaining 1 cup flour, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
- **First Rise:** Place the dough in a large, buttered bowl, turning to coat. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- **Prepare the Pizza Pan:** Butter a 16-inch pizza pan.
- **Shape the Dough:** Punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/8 inch thickness. Fit into the prepared pan, pressing onto the sides.
- **Second Rise:** Let the dough rise again in a warm place until puffy (about 20 minutes).
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position rack in the lower third of the oven.
- **Make the Cheese Filling:** In a separate bowl, beat together 16 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large egg yolks, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until smooth.
- **Assemble the Pizza:** Spoon the cheese filling into the unbaked pizza crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- **Bake:** Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- **Cool & Decorate:** Let the pizza cool completely in the pan. Decorate with your choice of fresh or canned fruits, creating an attractive pattern. Brush generously with melted jam (e.g., apricot or raspberry).
- **Serve:** Serve within 5 hours.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
97g
Fat
66g
Carbs
18g
