Shelly's Recipe

PINA COLADA CRUNCH PIZZA

Category: Fruit Desserts

1 (12 inch) pizza crust
1 tbsp butter, softened

Crumb Topping
1/3 cup flour
3 tbsp packed brown sugar
3 tbsp flaked coconut
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces

Cream Cheese Layer
1(8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp dark rum or milk

Pineapple Layer
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
11/2 cups diced fresh or canned pineapple, drained
1/2 cups pineapple juice

Preheat oven to 400. Line a vented pizza pan or large baking sheet with parchment baking paper that has been trimmed so edges will not hang over the pan or touch the oven wall. Place pizza crust on the parchment-lined pan. Brush the crust and the rim with 1 tbsp soft butter. Set aside.

To prepare Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, coconut and cinnamon, cut in the butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

To prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Combine cream cheese and sugar; beat until blended. Mix in egg and rum, continue beating until well blended. Spread mixture over pizza crust. Keeping pizza on the pan bake for 8 minutes.

To prepare Pineapple Layer: In a medium saucepan mix 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch, add diced pineapple and slowly add pineapple juice, stir well to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Spread hot pineapple mixture over partially baked cream cheese layer; sprinkle with Crumb Topping. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Cool slight before slicing.