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Pear Cheesecake Pizza

Pear Cheesecake Pizza
A tender, crispy crust is topped with sweetened cream cheese and pears, then cooked and drizzled with an amazing brown sugar sauce. Carol Mead - Los Alamos, New Mexico
12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/3 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons butter

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter,
  • sugar, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough
  • remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured
  • surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in
  • a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Pear Cheesecake Pizza (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Punch dough down. Roll into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in.
  • pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly. Cover
  • and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat
  • in the egg, orange juice and peel just until blended. Spread over
  • the crust; top with pears. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or
  • until crust is lightly browned and cream cheese topping is set.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, sour cream and butter to
  • a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until sauce is smooth, about 2
  • minutes. Drizzle over top of pizza. Serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 229 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013