Cherry Cheese Pizza Recipe

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Cherry Cheese Pizza
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  2. Roll out into a 14-in. circle. Place on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Flute edges to form a rim; prick bottom of crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spread over crust. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool. Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Set cherries and juice aside.
  4. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in reserved juice until smooth. Add cherries. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer
  5. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, extract and food coloring. Cool to room temperature; spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream and mint if desired. Yield: 10-12 slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 397.36 Kcal (1664 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.11g 25%
Cholesterol 51.66mg 17%
Sodium 27.9mg 1%
Potassium 120.03mg 3%
Total Carbs 56.71g 19%
Sugars 15.09g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 6.02g 12%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 26.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.9 Kcal (921 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.91g 25%
Cholesterol 28.59mg 17%
Sodium 15.44mg 1%
Potassium 66.42mg 3%
Total Carbs 31.39g 19%
Sugars 8.35g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 5%
Protein 3.33g 12%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 14.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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