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When I think summer desserts, I want something cold, sweet and fruity. This fruit pizza is the perfect bite. A quick shortbread base is topped with a thick layer of sweetened cream cheese which is then brightened up with fresh fruit. You can have Pizza shortbread using 11 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Pizza shortbread

You need 2 cups of or 500 ml all purpose flour.
It's 1 cup of margarine or 250 ml (you can also use butter).
Prepare of l1/2 cup or 125 ml grated Parmesan cheese.
It's 2 tbsp of or 30 ml finely chopped pimiento.
It's 1 tsp of or 5 ml dried oregano.
It's 1 ml of salt.
You need Pinch of garlic.
You need 1 ml of pepper flakes.
Prepare 1/4 tsp of or 1 ml dried sweet basil.
It's of Optional.
Prepare of Paprika sprinkle.

It's summer on a plate and the perfect cold dessert. Toffee Crunch Shortbread Pizza Cookie: Prepare and cool Shortbread Pizza Cookie as directed. Press onto the bottom of a well-greased pizza pan. Topping: Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together; spread over cooled crust.

Pizza shortbread step by step

Combine all ingredients except paprika (flour, butter, cheese, pimiento,oregano, and basil etc) in medium bowl.
Shape into 2 rolls about 11/2” (3.8cm) in diameter. Cut into 1/4 “ (6mm) slices. I had to use measuring tape and I used Saran Wrap to roll the dough - it was just easier..
Arrange on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. I did not use paprika because my husband has allergies to some types and it causes him to have an upset tummy..
Bake at 375 f (190 c) oven for about 10 mins. Makes about 46 shortbread cookies.
Enjoy!.

Fruit: The fruits listed in the ingredients are just suggestions. The only thing better than a slice of pizza is pizzetta shortbread! And we have to admit, it's easy for "pizza seasoned" snacks to become, well, a little lackluster. But Lark Fine Foods has totally nailed it with their buttery, perfectly-seasoned crackers. In a large bowl, combine the flour and confectioners' sugar.