Juicy Summer Delight: The Best Fruit Pizza Recipe Ever
Crafting a delightful fruit pizza sparks joy in any kitchen adventure.
Colorful slices of fresh produce create a canvas of sweet possibilities.
Creamy cheese bases provide the perfect foundation for your culinary creativity.
Summer gatherings become magical moments when you slice into this vibrant dessert.
Strawberries, kiwis, and blueberries dance across a delicate sugar cookie crust.
Kids and adults alike will fall in love with this playful twist on traditional pizza.
You can totally impress everyone with this simple yet stunning treat that looks like a masterpiece.
Dive into this recipe and watch smiles bloom around your table.
Fruit Pizza for Colorful Gatherings
Fruit Pizza Ingredient Must-Haves
For the Crust:For the Frosting:For the Topping:Creating a Beautiful Fruit Pizza
Step 1: Prepare Cookie Base
Warm up your oven to a cozy 350°F. Grab your sugar cookie dough and gently stretch it across a pizza pan, creating a smooth, even foundation that will become your delightful fruity canvas.
Step 2: Bake Cookie Crust
Slide the pan into the oven and let the dough transform into a golden-kissed crust. Watch for light golden edges, which should take about 10-12 minutes.
Once done, remove and let it cool completely.
Step 3: Whip Up Creamy Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine your ingredients:Blend these together until they create a silky, smooth frosting that will make your taste buds dance.
Step 4: Layer Creamy Goodness
Take your cooled cookie base and generously spread the cream cheese mixture across the surface. Ensure an even coating that covers every inch of the crust.
Step 5: Create Fruity Masterpiece
Decorate your pizza with a colorful array of fresh fruits. Consider using:Arrange them in a beautiful, eye-catching pattern that will make everyone want to dive in.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
Pop your fruit pizza into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps the frosting set and intensifies the flavors.
When ready, slice and serve this delectable dessert that’s sure to impress.
Fruit Pizza Success Hints
Mix Up Fruit Pizza Flavors
Serving Fruit Pizza at Your Table
Storing Fruit Pizza for Next Time
FAQs
While delicious, fruit pizza is a dessert with sugar and cream cheese. It contains some nutritional benefits from fresh fruits and provides vitamins, but should be enjoyed in moderation.
Absolutely! Use seasonal fruits like strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mandarin oranges, raspberries, or peaches. Choose fruits that are ripe and colorful for best taste and presentation.
No special equipment needed. You just need a pizza pan or large baking sheet, mixing bowl, electric mixer or whisk, and basic kitchen utensils.
The fruit pizza is best eaten within 24 hours. After that, fruits might start releasing moisture and soften the cookie crust. Store covered in the refrigerator for maximum freshness.
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Fruit Pizza Recipe
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Delightful fruit pizza blends sweet dessert magic with fresh, colorful ingredients. Crisp sugar cookie crust and creamy cream cheese spread create a perfect summer treat you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
- 1 package sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (approx. 300 g) fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, grapes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a pizza pan with non-stick spray.
- Gently unroll the sugar cookie dough, pressing it evenly across the entire surface of the pan to create a uniform crust.
- Bake the cookie base for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden brown, ensuring the center is set but not overcooked.
- Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool completely at room temperature, which prevents frosting from melting.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and smooth, with no lumps remaining.
- Once the cookie base has reached room temperature, spread the cream cheese frosting in a thick, even layer using a spatula.
- Select a variety of fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwis, blueberries, and mandarin oranges for vibrant color and flavor contrast.
- Artfully arrange the fruits on top of the frosting, creating an attractive pattern or design that covers the entire surface.
- Refrigerate the fruit pizza for 30 minutes to allow frosting to set and flavors to meld together.
- Slice into wedges and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Customize the cookie base by using gluten-free sugar cookie dough for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prevent soggy crust by patting fresh fruits dry with paper towels before arranging to remove excess moisture.
- Create a lighter version by substituting low-fat cream cheese and reducing powdered sugar for a healthier dessert option.
- Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but add fresh fruits just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Jack Monroe
Founder & Recipe Innovator
Expertise
Pacific Northwest cuisine, Single-serving recipe development, Sustainable sourcing and cooking, Modern comfort food
Education
Brightwater
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Focus: Sustainable cooking, seasonal ingredients, and food systems education
Jack grew up with a fishing rod in one hand and a cast-iron skillet in the other. After graduating from Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, he set out to prove that cooking for one could still taste like a feast.
Jack believes that food should feel real: fresh, fearless, and a little wild, just like the rivers he grew up around. For Jack, every single dish is a small adventure, and the best ones are the ones you can cook with heart, not hassle.