EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN PIZZA

1 roll (18-oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

1 brick (8-oz) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 pint half and half cream, cold

1 pkg (3.9-oz) instant chocolate pudding

1/4 cup chopped nuts

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, optional

fresh strawberries for garnish, optional

Shape cookie dough into a pan in the center of a pizza pan or stone. With a lightly floured rolling pin or your hands, spread dough to a 12-inch circle or edges of pan. Bake at 350 degrees 12-15 minutes or until the edge is set. The cookie will remain soft - do not overbake. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes.

Mix the cream cheese and sugar until well blended; set aside.

 In another mixing bowl, stir or whisk the half and half into the pudding mix for two minutes. Allow to stand 5 minutes or until thickened.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie to about 1/2-inch from the edge. Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with the nuts and mini chips, if using.

This is not this exact recipe but gives the general idea.

To serve, cut into 16 wedges and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.