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Easy Creamy Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe with Fresh Fruit Topping for Perfect Summer Desserts

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese layer and fresh, vibrant fruit. Perfect for gatherings and casual family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon 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 vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or whipped topping (optional)
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes with a mixer). Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
  4. Press the dough evenly onto a greased or parchment-lined 9- or 10-inch pizza pan, smoothing it out to the edges.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still soft to the touch.
  6. Let the cookie crust cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Optionally, whip in ½ cup heavy cream or whipped topping for a lighter texture.
  8. Once the crust is completely cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the surface using a spatula or offset spatula.
  9. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and banana on top, covering the entire surface.
  10. Add fresh mint leaves if desired, then refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Bring butter to room temperature before creaming for best texture. Do not overmix dough after adding flour to avoid toughness. Cool crust completely before spreading cream cheese topping to prevent melting or sliding. Use fresh, ripe fruit for best flavor. Refrigerate assembled pizza for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and topping set. To avoid soggy crust, optionally brush cooled crust with melted white chocolate or apricot jam before topping. Add banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.

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