Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust and Fresh Fruit Recipe
A delightful and colorful fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with creamy sweetened cream cheese frosting and an assortment of fresh fruits. Perfect as a refreshing and visually appealing dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sugar Cookie Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Fresh Fruit Topping
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup kiwi slices
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 cup grapes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 12-inch pizza pan or large round baking sheet. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, and continue to beat until creamy and spreadable.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Arrange the fresh fruit slices and segments decoratively on top of the frosting, covering the entire surface evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a variety of fresh fruits to add color and flavor diversity.
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- The cookie crust can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.
- Make sure the crust is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for freshness.
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