Description
This vibrant Fruit Pizza features a golden sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese layer and a colorful assortment of fresh fruits. Finished with an optional apricot glaze for extra shine, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you want a fresh, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cream Cheese Topping
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Topping
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
Optional Glaze
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie crust.
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet to form a uniform layer that will serve as the base for your fruit pizza.
- Bake the Crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake the cookie dough for 12 to 14 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and is fully cooked through.
- Cool the Crust: Remove the baked crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely to ensure the cream cheese topping does not melt when spread.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cookie crust, creating a smooth base for the fruit.
- Arrange the Fruit: Decorate the cream cheese layer with the sliced strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mandarin orange segments, and halved grapes in an appealing, colorful pattern of your choice.
- Apply the Optional Glaze: Warm the apricot jam slightly to loosen it, then brush it gently over the assembled fruit to give a glossy finish and enhance flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite seasonal fruits for variety and freshness.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar amounts to make a lighter version.
- For best texture, enjoy the fruit pizza the same day to keep the crust crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
