Description
A colorful and delicious fruit pizza featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy vanilla-infused cream cheese layer and an assortment of fresh seasonal fruits. Perfect for serving a crowd as a refreshing and visually stunning dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 16 ounces sugar cookie dough (refrigerated or homemade)
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup raspberries (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Glaze (optional)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam, warmed
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Evenly press the sugar cookie dough onto a large pizza pan or a rimmed baking sheet, forming a smooth and even layer that will serve as the base for your fruit pizza.
- Bake the Crust: Place the cookie dough crust in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it becomes lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely to ensure the cream cheese topping doesn’t melt when applied.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a sweet, tangy spread that will complement the fresh fruit.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Once the cookie crust has fully cooled, evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the surface, creating a thick, smooth layer ready for the fruit toppings.
- Prepare the Fruit: In a separate bowl, toss the sliced strawberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges with the lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain freshness. This also adds a subtle tartness to balance the sweetness.
- Arrange the Fruit: Decoratively arrange all the prepared fruit, including the blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries if using, evenly across the cream cheese layer. Create a colorful and appealing pattern for visual impact.
- Apply Glaze (Optional): If desired, lightly brush the warmed apricot jam over the arranged fruit to add a glossy finish that keeps the fruit fresh and visually vibrant.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the cream cheese to firm up and to make slicing easier and cleaner before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of fresh seasonal fruits based on availability and preference.
- The apricot glaze is optional but helps keep fruit fresh and adds a nice shine.
- Ensure the cookie crust is completely cooled before spreading the cream cheese to prevent it from melting.
- Chill the assembled pizza well before slicing to achieve clean slices.
