Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tart with this Fruit Pizza on a buttery Sugar Cookie Crust. This easy-to-make dessert features a flaky cookie base topped with a variety of fresh, juicy seasonal fruits for a delightful and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Press the dough evenly into a 12-inch round pizza pan or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Bake the sugar cookie crust for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
8. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
10. Arrange the mixed fresh fruit on top of the cream cheese layer, creating a decorative pattern.
11. Refrigerate the Fruit Pizza for at least 2 hours before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy this refreshing and delicious Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust!
Notes
This Fruit Pizza can be made with a variety of fresh seasonal fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, or mandarin oranges. You can also experiment with different types of cream cheese fillings, such as adding a bit of lemon zest or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Pies & Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American