Try this unique fruit and chocolate dessert over the Memorial Day weekend!

Berry-Patch Brownie Pizza

Ingredients

1 — 9×13″ pan size pkg fudge brownie mix
1/3 cup chopped unblanched almonds
1 tsp. almond extract
1 — 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 cups whipped topping
Mixed fresh berries

Directions

~Preheat oven at 375°.

~Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudge-like brownies, adding almonds and extract. Spread into a greased 14″ pizza pan. Bake for 15 to18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

~In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon peel until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust to within 1/2″ of edges. Top with berries. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.