Fruit Pizza Dessert

I guess this is a bit out of season, but occasionally I need to feel like sunshine is coming during the long winter months! I made this with a group of preschool kids today and they had a great time with the different fruits and colors. So yummy. Use whatever fruits you like. And really, feel free to be creative with the fruit arranging--this recipe is rather detailed. :)

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Cream Cheese Topping (below)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
3 fresh peaches, sliced, or 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

In a large bowl combine cream cheese and butter or margarine. Mix until well blended. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Form into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to form a 12-inch circle. Place in a 12-inch greased tart or pizza pan. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.

Meanwhile, prepare the Cream Cheese Topping; spoon over crust. Arrange fruits in circles atop the filling, working toward the center of the tart--arrange strawberries around outer edge of pan, then kiwi fruit slices, fresh peach slices or mandarin oranges, and more strawberries in the center. Transport in a cooler. Makes 10-12 servings.

Cream Cheese Topping

12 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup non-dairy frozen whipped topping

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until well blended. Fold in whipped topping.