Description
A colorful and refreshing dessert pizza made with a soft sugar cookie crust, a tangy cream cheese frosting, and a beautiful arrangement of fresh fruit. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- For the Fruit Topping:
- 5 cups assorted fresh fruit (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, raspberries, mango, grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges)
- ¼ cup apricot preserves
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-inch pizza pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla, then gradually add the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan using greased hands. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are just golden. Let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled crust. Arrange the fresh fruit in a spiral, concentric rings, or decorative pattern.
- Glaze the fruit: Warm the apricot preserves with water and brush over the fruit for a shiny, glossy finish.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits or your favorite combinations for variety.
- To save time, make the cookie crust a day in advance and store covered at room temperature.
- For a lighter option, use whipped cream cheese or Greek yogurt in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg