Cherry Dessert Pizza Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3 to 4 tablespoons water
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• TOPPING:
• 2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries or 1 can (15 ounces) tart cherries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring
• Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional