posted by Nancy K 02-08-100 7:19 AM
Pumpkin Apple Dessert Pizza
(Makes about 12 servings)
1 package (18 ounces) Nestle’s® Toll House Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
1 cup Libby’s® 100% Pure Pumpkin
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (1 small) peeled, cored and thinly sliced green apple
Dash ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 to 2 tablespoons caramel flavored ice cream topping
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Freeze cookie dough for 30 minutes slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces (about 32). Place slices, edges touching, on greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake in preheated 350° F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; prick with fork. Cool on wire rack.
Combine pumpkin, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in small mixer bowl; mix until smooth. Spread over pizza crust to 3/4 inch from edge.
Mix apple slices with remaining sugar and dash cinnamon in small bowl; place on pizza. Sprinkle with nuts.
Bake at 350° F. for 7 to 9 minutes; remove from oven. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cut into wedges; serve warm.
Note: Recipe may be made in 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake crust at 350° F. for 15 to 17 minutes; 9 to 11 minutes with apple topping.