Blueberry Dessert Pizza
POSTED: 7:48 am PDT April 26,
2007
UPDATED: 10:58 am PDT October 1,
2008
Makes 2 servingsDiets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. But according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study, American children’s fruit consumption falls short of the recommendations (see Tip). Here’s a delicious way to teach children to enjoy fruit and to teach good health habits to last a lifetime.1 (10-inch) flour tortilla ½ teaspoon butter, softened 3 teaspons sugar, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup whipped cream cheese ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ cup mixed fruit (such as grape halves and Mandarin oranges)
Preheat the oven to 400°F.Place the tortilla on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with butter.In a cup, combine 1 teaspoon of the sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the tortilla.Bake the tortilla for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown. Transfer to a serving plate.In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar with the cream cheese; spread evenly over the crisp tortilla. Arrange the blueberries and other fruit on top.Cut into 4 wedges and serve immediately.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.






