Strawberry Shortbread Pizza

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
• Chocolate curls and sweetened whipped cream

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, pecans, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture just until combined.
2. On a greased
3. , roll dough into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream the mascarpone, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.
5. In a food processor, puree preserves and orange juice until smooth. Add strawberries; toss to coat. Spread over crust. Cut into pieces. Garnish with chocolate curls and whipped cream. Serve immediately.

butter, brown sugar, flour, pecans, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, salt, mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla, strawberry preserves, orange juice, fresh strawberries, chocolate curls

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/strawberry-shortbread-pizza/ (may not work)