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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 cook that.

Ingredients of Pizza shortbread

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

It's summer on a plate and the perfect cold dessert. Press onto the bottom of a well-greased pizza pan. Topping: Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together; spread over cooled crust. Fruit: The fruits listed in the ingredients are just suggestions.

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!.

Toffee Crunch Shortbread Pizza Cookie: Prepare and cool Shortbread Pizza Cookie as directed. In a large bowl, combine the flour and confectioners' sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until crumbly. Allow the crust to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cream Cheese Layer This shortbread was really nice!