Cool California Pizza

Submitted by Debs Recipes

"A very easy and yummy pizza that makes a great appetizer when cut it into about twenty small squares and served cold. The recipe is from Pampered Chef."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1⁄4 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced and divided or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1⁄2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped

directions

1. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles; on a baking stone, arrange dough triangles into a circle with their points toward the center; with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 12-inch circle, pressing seams together to seal.
2. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until light golden-brown; remove from oven and cool completely.
3. Stir together Parmesan and cream cheeses until smooth; add garlic and half the basil; mix well.
4. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top of baked crust; top with vegetables and remaining basil; cut into squares.
5. NOTE: Two teaspoons dried basil my be used if you don't have fresh basil.