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Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust

Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust
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Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust is a vibrant, visually stunning dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie base topped with a creamy cream cheese layer and fresh, colorful fruits. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make and customizable recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and fresh fruity flavors.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Crust

  • 1 batch sugar cookie dough (homemade or pre-made, enough to make a 12-inch crust)

Creamy Topping

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit Topping

  • 1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced thin
  • 1 cup kiwis, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sugar Cookie Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) or according to your sugar cookie dough instructions. Roll out the dough evenly on a pizza pan or baking sheet into a 12-inch diameter circle. Bake until the edges turn golden brown, then remove from oven and cool completely before adding the topping.
  2. Make the Creamy Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and fluffy to create a tangy and sweet spread.
  3. Prepare and Arrange the Fruit: Wash, peel, and slice the fruits thinly. Toss the sliced fruits gently with lemon juice to maintain freshness and brightness. Arrange the fruit decoratively or randomly over the cream cheese layer on the cooled sugar cookie crust.
  4. Chill and Serve: Place the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the topping to set and flavors to meld. Cut into wedges and serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier and smoother mixing.
  • Chill the cookie crust and fruit pizza after assembly to prevent sogginess and keep flavors fresh.
  • Slice the fruit thinly to help it lay flat and look more appealing.
  • Choose fresh, ripe fruits for best taste and presentation.
  • Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut clean slices without disturbing the toppings.
  • For gluten-free option, use gluten-free sugar cookie dough.
  • For dairy-free topping, substitute cream cheese with vegan cream cheese or coconut cream.
  • Try seasonal or alternative fruits according to preference and availability.
  • Consider adding nuts, toasted coconut flakes, or chocolate drizzle for added texture and flavor.
  • Store leftovers covered in refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best quality.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, fresh fruit dessert, no bake topping, creamy fruit pizza, colorful dessert

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