Description
This Easy Fruit Pizza features a soft, baked sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, artistically decorated with fresh, vibrant fruits. It’s a delightful and visually appealing dessert perfect for gatherings or any occasion requiring a sweet, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 (16 oz) tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Topping
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 kiwi, skinned and sliced in halves
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- Additional fruit of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie crust.
- Form the cookie crust: On a pizza pan or cookie sheet, press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into a 12-inch circle, ensuring uniform thickness for even baking.
- Bake the crust: Place the shaped cookie dough in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until it turns slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool completely to prevent the cream cheese topping from melting.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cookie crust, creating a smooth layer as the base for your fruit toppings.
- Decorate with fruit: Arrange the sliced strawberries, kiwi halves, blueberries, and any additional fruit you like in your favorite design atop the cream cheese layer.
Notes
- Ensure the cookie crust is fully cooled before adding the cream cheese topping to avoid melting and runniness.
- Customize your fruit toppings based on seasonal availability and personal preference for varied flavors and colors.
- Use a pizza pan with a removable bottom or parchment paper for easier removal of the fruit pizza.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese topping fresh.
