Description
A colorful and refreshing dessert featuring a soft sugar-cookie crust topped with creamy cheesecake-style frosting and an assortment of vibrant fresh fruit. This fresh fruit pizza is perfect for summer parties, birthdays, and casual gatherings, offering a light and festive treat that delights the eyes and palate.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
For the Fruit
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) to warm up while you prepare the dough.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a tender crust.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract, blending well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms, taking care not to overmix.
- Form the crust: Press the dough evenly onto a parchment-lined pizza pan, creating a round, flat base similar to a pizza crust.
- Bake the crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling it is cooked through.
- Cool the crust: Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent the topping from melting.
- Make cream cheese frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light and airy topping.
- Spread the topping: Evenly spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
- Arrange fresh fruit: Decoratively place the sliced strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, diced pineapple, and mango over the frosting for a vibrant look.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to let the topping set and flavors meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cookie crust is completely cool before applying the cream cheese frosting to prevent melting or runny topping.
- Pat fresh fruit dry with paper towels before arranging to avoid soggy crust.
- Feel free to use any seasonal fruits you prefer or have on hand for versatile flavor variations.
- For a shiny, professional finish, lightly brush the arranged fruit with warmed apricot jam before chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fruit Dessert, Party Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
