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Strawberry Churro Pizza

Strawberry churros in pizza form are a fun and nostalgic summertime dessert! Puff pastry brushed with butter and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar gives that crispy churro feel while fresh strawberries and a dollop of cinnamon mascarpone make this pizza feel completely fresh and distinct. Perfect for your next summer party!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Strawberry Topping
  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
Pizza Finish
  • 1 cup mascarpone
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp confectioner sugar
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
  • zest of 1 orange

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. In a small bowl, toss strawberries with sugar and vanilla. Set aside to macerate a few minutes.
  3. Roll puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper directly on a baking sheet. Roll it out to 1/4". Press a fork around the edges of the pastry. Brush butter along the edges.
  4. In a small bowl combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle around the edges of the puffed pastry.
  5. Scatter strawberries over the center of the pizza and use a spoon to spread evenly.
  6. Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. While the pizza is baking whip mascarpone with confectioner's sugar and cinnamon. Once the pizza has cooled, pipe or spoon the whipped mascarpone on top of the pizza. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top and sprinkle with pistachios and orange zest. Slice and serve--enjoy!