Fruit & Almond Pizza
Makes 1 pizza
Preparation time: 40-50 minutes
Ingredients :
For the almond base:
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
3 tbsps almond paste
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsps castor sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsps milk
To be whisked into a topping:
1/4 cup thick curds
1/4 cup castor sugar
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 tsp. vanilla essence
For the garnish:
1 cup sliced fruits (oranges, figs, peaches, mangoes, grapes, cherries etc.)
1 tsp. brown sugar (optional)
Other ingredients:
Butter or oil for greasing
Method:
1. For the base, mix the flour, almond paste and baking powder.
2. Cream the sugar and butter. To this, add the flour mixture, milk and make soft dough. Press the dough onto 150 mm. (6") diameter greased pie dish.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 180° C (350° F) for 15 to 20 minutes or till golden brown. Remove from the oven, cool completely and unmould from the pie dish.
4. To proceed, place the almond base on a serving plate and spread the topping over it. Decorate with fruit slices, brown sugar and chill.
