Fruit Pizza Dessert

This dessert is always an absolute hit. You can be creative with the types of fruit you put on top, but here is what we generally do.  There are 4 layers to this "pizza".  The crust, the filling, the fruit layer, then the glaze.


Crust:
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp cream of tarter

Combine all ingredients and press into a cookie sheet (easiest to use plastic wrap to push it down or it may stick to your fingers) Bake 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Mix together:
16 oz cream cheese
1 1/4 cup sugar
5 Tablespoons Pineapple juice

Spread on the cookie crust after it has had a little time to cool. On top of that, cover with cut up fruit. We prefer strawberries, mandarin oranges, and kiwi.

Glaze:
1 1/2-2 cups pineapple juice
4 1/2-6tsp corn starch

Bring to boil and cook until thick. spread evenly over the entire fruit pizza. Let cool and enjoy.

In college, my roommate Austin and I made this for a Halloween party/competition and took home "best tasting" and "best looking" dessert.