Olympic Rings Fruit Pizza

Name: Olympic Rings Fruit Pizza
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cups whipped topping; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 1/2 cup fresh blackberries; 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 large kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

Ring in the Olympics with this festive fruit pizza from out Test Kitchen. A chocolate cookie crust is topped with cream cheese frosting and colorful fruit.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 large kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in the egg, melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place waxed paper over a 15x10-in. baking sheet without sides. Shape dough into a flattened rectangle and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover dough with waxed paper; roll dough to within 1/4 in. of edges of baking sheet. Remove top sheet of waxed paper; invert dough onto another greased baking sheet. Remove remaining waxed paper.
Using a 4-1/2-in. diameter plate or bowl and a knife, trace three touching circles along a long side of the dough. Trace two more circles centered below and overlapping upper circles by 1 in. Cut around outer edges of the rings; remove dough around rings and use to make cookies if desired. Bake rings at 350° for 14-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping; mix well. Transfer cooled crust to a serving platter. Spread with frosting. On top rings, from left to right, place blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Place pineapple and kiwi on lower rings. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 336 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Olympic Rings Fruit Pizza in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003

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sudiiptaa

Jan 28, 2015

I cooked it at home< Its >really very nicewill try it again
Feldbruegge

Feb 18, 2010

This is awesome! Its a great way to get kids involved with current events and eat their fruit too. I simplified this recipe with store bought sugar cookie dough. Still very good and a lot of fun for the kids!