Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza Recipe on Sugar Cookie Crust for Perfect Summer Treats
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese spread and fresh seasonal fruit. Perfect for picnics, brunches, and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries, washed and dried
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Transfer dough to prepared pan and press evenly to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup heavy cream. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin orange segments on top.
- Refrigerate assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to set topping and meld flavors.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
Use softened butter at room temperature for tender crumb. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Chill the assembled pizza to set topping and prevent sliding. Pat fruit dry before arranging to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of t
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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