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
Scale
- 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