Description
This vibrant Fruit Pizza is a delightful, colorful dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie crust topped with creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting and an array of fresh fruits. It’s perfect for a refreshing treat that’s visually stunning and deliciously sweet.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Toppings
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
- Optional: 1 tablespoon apricot jam for glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the dough.
- Shape and Bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the dough evenly onto a greased pizza pan or large round baking sheet, creating a uniform crust about 1/4 inch thick. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple chunks, and mandarin oranges decoratively on top of the frosting.
- Optional Glaze: To give the fruit a shiny finish and help preserve freshness, warm the apricot jam slightly and brush lightly over the fruit.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy a fresh, colorful, and sweet dessert!
Notes
- You can substitute the pizza pan for a 12-inch round cake pan if needed.
- Ensure the crust is fully cooled before spreading the frosting to prevent melting.
- The fruit selection can be varied based on seasonal availability and personal preference.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped toppings.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but are best enjoyed fresh.
