Description
This Fruit Pizza recipe combines a sweet, buttery crust with a rich cream cheese frosting and a vibrant array of fresh fruit toppings. It’s a simple yet stunning dessert that is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or as a fun family cooking activity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruits (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, etc.)
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or fruit glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press the sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch pizza pan, forming an even layer.
- Bake the cookie crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Decorate with Fruit:
- Arrange the assorted fresh fruits on top of the cream cheese layer in a decorative pattern.
- Add Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves or fruit glaze over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Brush the melted preserves over the fruit to create a glossy finish.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Choose fruits that are fresh, ripe, and colorful.
- The crust can be made ahead and stored, covered, at room temperature for a day.
- Customize the fruit toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g (saturated 9g)
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g