Showing posts with label Kiwi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kiwi. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Strawberry Kiwi Pizza

Hope everyone had a wonderful and fun 4th of July!  Today I'm sharing a recipe for a fun take on a fruit pizza.  This fruit pizza makes a delightful addition to a summer picnic or potluck.


I chose strawberry and kiwi for this pizza because the colors are so vibrant and fun.  But, blueberries, peaches, pineapple, apples, grapes, raspberries, mango and other yummy fruits are a perfect fit for this pizza.  


Strawberry Kiwi Pizza


Crust
1 1/2 C flour
1 C powdered sugar
3/4 C butter {I use less}


Cream Cheese Layer
8oz cream cheese, softened
2-3 T butter, softened
~1/2 C powdered sugar
1 T milk
1 tsp. vanilla


Topping
Strawberries, sliced
Kiwi, sliced

First, start by making the crust.  To do so, melt the butter in a small bowl.


Add in powdered sugar and flour.


Mix until crumbly.


Pour the crumbs into a lightly greased cookie sheet.


Using your hand, press the dough into a solid layer.

Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes until crust is lightly browned.


Allow the crust to cool. Meanwhile, whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla.  Beat until light and fluffy.


Slice up the fruit into thin slices.


Then, spread the cream cheese over the cookie base.


Arrange the fruit over the frosting layer.


I started with "flowers".


I spaced three large flowers across the cookie.


I added a boarder of strawberries and kiwi's around the outside.


Then, I filled the blank places in with diced pieces of fruit.


Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Slice into small pieces and serve.



Linked to: These Chicks Cook

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Fruit Kabobs



For Easter, my mom made us a special treat -- fruit kabobs that you self assemble from this adorable watermelon fruit basket!  



It was a fun afternoon treat to enjoy the skewers filled with a variety of fresh fruit.  Something different for a change -- would be a hit at a party or even for a fun snack with kids (or adults who happen to be big kids).  

Fruit Kabobs

Pineapple
Kiwi
Grapes
Cantaloup balls
Strawberry
Watermelon
Other fruit as desired
Wooden skewers

Dice all the fruit into large 1-2 inch cubes.  Strawberries and grapes likely don't need any other prep than to be taken off of the stems and for strawberries, removing the tops.  


Place all the fruit in a large bowl.  If desired, carve out a basket from a personal-sized watermelon.  Then, allow each person to build their own kabob.  


Serve fresh and enjoy!


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