Banana Berry Brownie Pizza

by Tania
(New Jersey, USA)

Fun, fun, fun. And easy. This brownie dessert signals outdoor summer bbq season at our house. Let the kids help.

The brownie base
1 pkg brownie mix (9x13 pan amount)
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg

* combine brownie mix, water, oil, egg, and mix well.
* spread into well greased 12 inch pizza pan.
* bake for 25 minutes at 350 F.
* be ready with the cream cheese mixture!

The fun toppings
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1-2 ripe (but not over ripe) bananas, sliced

* beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla till well combined.
* spread over brownie crust and return to oven for 15 minutes more baking at 350 F.
* ensure topping is set after 15 minutes, remove and cool.

Drizzle
1 square semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted (or sub chocolate chips)

* about 30 minutes before serving, arrange sliced berries and banana slices as your imagination inspires you.
* drizzle with melted chocolate
* can always serve with ice cream on the side!