Berry Patch Brownie Pizza

Combination of fruit, almonds, and chocolate. The fruit lightens the chocolate a bit and makes a healthy pizza. Cooking time does not include chilling time.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12-14
• Yields: 12-14 slices

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/2ounce) package  brownie mix (13x9 pan size)
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped unblanched  almonds
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lemon peel
• 2  cups  whipped topping
• 2 -3  cups  mixed fresh berries

Directions

1. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudge like brownies, adding almonds, and extract.
2. Spread into a greased 14 inch pizza pan.
3. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, amd lemon peel until smooth.
6. Fold in whipped topping.
7. Spread over crust to within 1/2 inch of edges.
8. Top with berries.
9. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.