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Perfect Strawberry Pizza Recipe for Sweet Valentine Moments

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A heart-shaped strawberry pizza with a buttery crust, creamy topping, and fresh strawberries, perfect for romantic occasions or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)
  • Drizzle of melted chocolate or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until combined. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to make it easier to roll.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter or carefully cut out a heart shape freehand.
  5. Transfer the heart-shaped dough to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, leaving a slight border. Arrange the strawberry slices on top in a decorative pattern.
  9. Garnish with mint leaves or a drizzle of melted chocolate, if desired.
  10. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving for a firmer texture.

Notes

[‘Chill your dough before rolling to make shaping easier and prevent cracking.’, ‘Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and dried.’, ‘Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps in the topping.’, ‘Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the cream cheese layer for added indulgence.’]

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Keywords: strawberry pizza, heart-shaped dessert, Valentine’s Day recipe, easy dessert, romantic dessert

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