Tropical Paradise Fruit Pizza
Elevate your dessert game with the Tropical Paradise Fruit Pizza, a vibrant and visually stunning take on the classic Hawaiian pizza. Gone are the days of ham and pineapple; this dessert features a buttery, cookie-like crust topped with a luscious ricotta sweet cream, a medley of fresh, colorful fruits, and a dreamy caramel drizzle that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for parties, this delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthier indulgence that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Let the flavors of strawberry, kiwi, banana, mango, pineapple, and mandarin oranges transport you to a tropical oasis!
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Servings
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Calories
21
Ingredients
Ingredients
margarine
1/4 cup (softened)
flour
1 1/2 cups (sifted)
shortening
1/4 cup (softened)
cream of tartar
1 teaspoon (n/a)
sugar
3/4 cup (divided)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (n/a)
salt
1/8 teaspoon (n/a)
egg
1 (beaten)
ricotta cheese
16 ounces (n/a)
cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon (n/a)
vanilla bean
1 (split and seeds scraped out)
water
3 tablespoons (divided)
caramel candies
7 ounces (unwrapped)
chopped pecans
1 cup (n/a)
strawberries
1 pint (sliced)
kiwi
1 (sliced)
banana
1 (sliced and drizzled with lemon juice)
shredded coconut
1/2 cup (n/a)
pineapple
1 can (well drained)
mandarin oranges
1 (11 ounce) can (well drained)
mango
1 (sliced)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together margarine, shortening, sugar, and egg until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
4
Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture, combining until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half.
5
Press each half evenly onto a pizza pan, spreading all the way to the edges. Ensure an even thickness for proper baking.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
7
For the topping, in a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar. Heat over low until the sugar dissolves and all ingredients are well mixed, then remove from heat.
8
Beat the sugar syrup into the ricotta cheese until creamy and smooth. Spread this mixture over the cooled crusts as your sweet 'pizza sauce.'
9
Layer the chopped pecans and assorted fruits artfully on top of the ricotta spread, resembling pizza toppings.
10
In another small saucepan, melt the caramel candies with 1 tablespoon of water over low heat, stirring until smooth.
11
Drizzle the melted caramel over the fruit-topped pizzas to mimic gooey cheese. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
12
When ready to serve, slice into wedges and enjoy the tropical flavors!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Paradise Fruit Pizza?
It is a vibrant dessert featuring a buttery, cookie-like crust topped with ricotta sweet cream, fresh tropical fruits, and a caramel drizzle.
What ingredients are needed for the fruit pizza crust?
The crust requires margarine, shortening, sugar, an egg, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
How long does the crust need to bake?
The crust should bake for 8-10 minutes or until it is lightly golden.
What is used as the 'sauce' for this dessert pizza?
The sauce is a sweet cream mixture made from ricotta cheese blended with a homemade sugar syrup.
How is the ricotta sweet cream prepared?
A syrup of water, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar is heated until dissolved, then beaten into ricotta cheese until smooth.
What fruits are recommended for the tropical topping?
The recipe uses strawberries, kiwi, banana, mango, pineapple, and mandarin oranges.
How should the bananas be prepared to prevent browning?
The bananas should be sliced and then drizzled with lemon juice.
What is the caramel drizzle intended to mimic?
The melted caramel drizzle is designed to mimic the appearance of gooey melted cheese on a traditional pizza.
How do you melt the caramel candies?
Melt 7 ounces of unwrapped caramel candies with 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Are there any nuts in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 cup of chopped pecans which are layered on top of the ricotta spread.
Is coconut used in the Tropical Paradise Fruit Pizza?
Yes, 1/2 cup of shredded coconut is included as one of the tropical toppings.
How many pizzas does this recipe make?
The dough is divided in half to create two separate fruit pizzas.
Do I need to cool the crust before adding toppings?
Yes, the crust should be cooled completely on wire racks before spreading the ricotta mixture.
How long should the pizza chill before serving?
The finished pizza should be refrigerated for at least one hour before it is ready to serve.
What type of vanilla is used in the ricotta mixture?
The recipe calls for one vanilla bean, split and with the seeds scraped out.
How should canned fruits be prepared?
Both the canned pineapple and mandarin oranges must be well drained before being added to the pizza.
What is the first step in making the dough?
The first step is to cream together the margarine, shortening, sugar, and egg in a large mixing bowl.
How should the dough be shaped on the pan?
Press the dough evenly onto a pizza pan, spreading it all the way to the edges with an even thickness.
What ingredients are sifted together for the crust?
The flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt are sifted together in a separate bowl.
Is this fruit pizza suitable for parties?
Yes, it is described as a visually stunning dish that is perfect for parties and entertaining guests.
Can the fruit pizza be served immediately after assembly?
It is recommended to chill it first for at least an hour to allow the flavors and toppings to set.
How is the mango prepared for the pizza?
The mango should be sliced and artfully layered on top of the ricotta spread.
How should the pizza be sliced?
When ready to serve, the pizza should be sliced into wedges.
What kind of sugar preparation is used?
The 3/4 cup of sugar is divided between the dough mixture and the sugar syrup used for the topping.
Is the ricotta cheese seasoned?
Yes, it is flavored with a syrup containing vanilla bean and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon.
How much water is needed for the entire recipe?
A total of 3 tablespoons of water is used, divided between the sugar syrup and the caramel melt.
Is the margarine melted or softened?
The recipe specifies using softened margarine for the crust dough.
What is the purpose of cream of tartar in this recipe?
Cream of tartar is used in the dry mix to provide leavening and help create the cookie-like texture of the crust.
Does the recipe call for fresh or canned pineapple?
The recipe calls for one can of pineapple, provided it is well drained.