Christmas Pizza

Submitted by Angela Butler

"This delicious dessert will tempt any chocolate lover and thrill holiday enthusiasts! It's quick and easy to make, done in something like 15-20 min. You can use those cute Christmas cookie trays that are the size of a pizza pan for extra decoration. Slice with a pizza cutter and enjoy chocolate, nuts, coconut, and other delights."

 

• Ready In: 21mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 pizza pan
• Serves: 12-15

ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package real milk chocolate chips (or dark, if you prefer)
• 1 lb white almond bark, cut into small (1-inch)
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup salted peanuts or 1 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1 (6 ounce) jar red maraschino cherries, drained, and cut in half
• 3 tablespoons green glazed cherries, drained and quartered
• 1⁄3 cup angel flake coconut
• 1 tablespoon oil

directions

1. Microwave chips and 14 oz almond bark in a 2 qt microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir. Continue microwaving 1 to 2 minute or until smooth when stirred, stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Stir in marshmallows, cereal and peanuts. Pour onto greased 12-inch pizza pan. Top with cherries; sprinkle with coconut.
3. Microwave remaining 2 oz. almond bark and oil in a 1 cup measure for 1 minute and stir. Continue microwaving 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth when stirred, stirring every 15 seconds. Drizzle over coconut.
4. Refrigerate until firm (usually 3+ hours). Store at room temperature. Cut into wedges. Makes about 12 large slices.