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Fruit Pizza Recipe

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This vibrant and delicious Fruit Pizza features a buttery, soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy, lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting and an assortment of fresh, juicy fruits. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or a sweet snack, it’s quick to make and visually stunning, ideal for gatherings or anytime you crave a tasty, fruit-forward treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Frosting

  • 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or 1 cup powdered sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of fine sea salt

Toppings

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Optional fresh honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a quarter sheet pan, 9 x 13-inch baking dish, or a 12-inch round pizza pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl using a stand mixer with the blade attachment or a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and packed light brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add egg and extracts: To the fluffy butter mixture, add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Continue beating on medium speed until everything is fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients gradually. Beat on low speed until just combined, careful to avoid over-mixing to keep the dough tender.
  6. Shape the crust: Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Poke a few holes in the dough with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
  7. Bake the crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the dough turns lightly golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for about 20 minutes.
  8. Prepare the frosting: While the crust cools, whisk together the low-fat cream cheese, maple syrup or honey (or powdered sugar), vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  9. Assemble the fruit pizza: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust. Arrange fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or your chosen fruits on top decoratively. Optionally, drizzle with fresh honey for an added touch of sweetness.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Slice your fruit pizza into pieces and serve immediately for a fresh, delightful dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for easier mixing and better dough texture.
  • To avoid a soggy crust, ensure the cookie base is completely cooled before spreading the frosting.
  • Feel free to customize the fruit toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
  • Maple syrup or honey in the frosting can be substituted with powdered sugar for a sweeter, thicker consistency.
  • This dessert can be made a few hours ahead; store covered in the refrigerator.

Keywords: fruit pizza, cream cheese frosting, sugar cookie crust, fresh fruit dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert

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