Ingredients

• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 20 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pints fresh strawberries

Method

Preheat oven to 400degF. Cut the cookie dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place in a foil-lined 14-inch round pizza pan with a 1/2-inch high rim. Press together to form a crust on the bottom. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until golden.

In a 2-cup glass measure, combine the chocolate chips and cream. Microwave on high 1-1/2 minutes, or until the chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in the vanilla.

Cut hulled berries in half lengthwise. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over baked crust. Beginning at the edge, arrange strawberries on the "pizza" in concentric circles, cut sides down, with the points toward the outside edge of the pan; cover chocolate completely with berries. Refrigerate until set, at least 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

The red of the berries is striking against the dark chocolate. This dessert is always a hit with guests.

Categories

chocolate, desserts, fruit, prepare ahead, signature