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Easy Creamy Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe with Fresh Toppings Guide

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A creamy sugar cookie crust topped with a luscious cream cheese spread and fresh fruit, perfect for an impressive yet easy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or whole milk (or almond milk for lighter option)
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup mandarin oranges, drained
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons apricot jam (warmed for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pizza pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a tablespoon more flour.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan, smoothing the surface with fingers or a spatula.
  7. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, until edges are just golden and center is set but still soft.
  8. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 30-40 minutes.
  9. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and gradually pour in ¼ cup heavy cream or milk. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  11. Once the crust is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
  12. Arrange fresh fruit toppings on the creamy layer, starting with larger pieces and filling gaps with smaller fruits.
  13. Optional: Warm 2 tablespoons apricot jam for 15 seconds and brush over the fruit for a glossy finish.
  14. Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened but not too warm for proper creaming. Cool the crust completely before adding the topping to prevent melting. Chill the assembled pizza for at least 1 hour to set the cream cheese layer and meld flavors. Slice fruits uniformly and pat dry juicy fruits to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan sugar cookie dough.

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