Fresh Fruit Pizza

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Dessert

Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 27 min Difficulty: Easy Servings: 12 Source:

Ingredients

NUT CRUST

2 1⁄2 cups almond flour

1⁄2 cup bulk sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)

8 tablespoons butter, melted and warm


CREAM CHEESE FILLING

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg, beaten until frothy


TOPPINGS

2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 Kiwi, peeled and sliced

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.

2 In a large bowl, combine the crust ingredients, mixing well.

3 WhIle crust mixture is still warm from the butter, spoon it onto the lined pan and use a piece of plastic wrap to press it evenly over the bottom. Discard the wrap and bake crust 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and let cool 30 minutes.

4 Meanwhile, make the filling by whisking to- gether all filling ingredients.

5 Using a spatula, frost the cooled crust with the filling like a cake. Bake 15 minutes at 350°F.

6 remove from oven and decorate the warm pizza with the sliced fruit toppings, pushing each piece down slightly to stick.

7 chIll pizza in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours (or the crust may not hold together) before slicing into 12 thin slices.

Notes

This pizza may be topped with almost any of your favorite in-season fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, or even figs.

Nutrition

Calories: 305 | Fat: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fiber: 2.5g | Net Carbs: 5g