Gluten-Free Brownie Berry Dessert Pizza with Cream Cheese
A decadent dessert pizza featuring a fudgy gluten-free brownie base topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and fresh mixed berries. The brownie crust provides rich chocolate flavor while the tangy cream cheese balances the sweetness. Colorful strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are glazed with apple jelly for a beautiful finish. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or when you want to impress guests with an eye-catching treat that combines the comfort of brownies with the elegance of fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Mix
- butter, called for on brownie mix box
- eggs, called for on brownie mix box
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup apple jellyapricot jam1:1vegetarian
different fruit flavor
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan and grease bottom only of 12-inch pizza pan
- 2
Stir brownie mix, butter and eggs until well blended and spread in pan
- 3
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side comes out clean or almost clean
- 4
Cool completely about 1 hour
- 5
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth
- 6
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over brownie base
- 7
Arrange berries over cream cheese mixture
- 8
Stir jelly until smooth and brush over berries
- 9
Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled
- 10
Cut into wedges
Tips
Use the exact amounts of butter and eggs specified on your brownie mix box for best texture and flavor.
Make sure the brownie base is completely cool before adding cream cheese topping to prevent melting.
Pat berries dry with paper towels before arranging to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
Good to Know
Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days
Can be made 1 day ahead, add berries day of serving for best appearance
Cut into wedges and serve chilled
Common Mistakes
Don't add toppings to warm brownie base or cream cheese will melt
Don't skip patting berries dry or pizza will become soggy
Substitutions
less color variety
FAQ
Can I use regular brownie mix instead of gluten-free?
Yes, any 16 oz brownie mix works. Follow the same baking instructions but check that it's fully set before cooling.
How long will this keep in the refrigerator?
The dessert pizza stays fresh for up to 3 days covered in the refrigerator, though berries are best within 24 hours.
Can I freeze this dessert pizza?
The brownie base can be frozen, but don't freeze with cream cheese and berry toppings as they don't thaw well.