GHIRARDELLI DEEP DISH FANTASY PIZZA

FOR THE CRUSTS:
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz ghirardelli bittersweet baking chocolate
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
FOR THE TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup Ghirardelli classic white baking chips

TO PREPARE THE CRUSTS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare two (9-inch) round or one (14-inch) round deep dish pizza pan by coating with non-stick cooking spray. Cut circles of waxed paper or parchment paper and place in the bottom, then spray them also.

Break up Ghirardelli Bittersweet Baking Chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Add butter and melt in microwave for 1 minute. Stir until completely melted.

Place melted chocolate in mixing bowl and add sugar. Beat with electric mixer until combined. Add eggs and salt and beat again. Add flour and combine until smooth. Pour into pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Do no overbake. Place pans on rack to cool.

TO PREPARE THE BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL:
Combine ingredients for the Butterscotch Caramel in heavy 1 quart pan. Bring to boil on medium low heat stirring constantly. When it is boiling steadily, cook for five minutes, until golden brown and thick. Stir constantly. Remove from heat.

TO TOP THE PIZZAS:
Spread Butterscotch Caramel on the cooled pizzas Top with sliced almonds while warm and allow to cool.

Decorate with fresh raspberries and drizzle with melted Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips and Ghirardelli Classic White Baking Chips.

Servings: 16 to 20