Fruit Pizza

Fruit pizza is the ultimate showstopper that’s as easy as it is beautiful. This vibrant treat starts with a soft, chewy sugar cookie crust, slathered in rich cream cheese frosting, and topped with a rainbow of fresh fruit. It’s perfect for spring and summer parties, birthdays, or just a fun weekend baking project. Even better, it’s totally customizable—decorate it however you like with your favorite fruit combinations. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this is one dessert that’s guaranteed to impress (and disappear quickly!).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

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• 🌈 Stunning Presentation: A colorful, edible work of art!
• 🍪 Soft Cookie Base: Slightly underbaked for maximum chewiness.
• 🧁 Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting: The perfect contrast to sweet fruit.
• 🍓 Totally Customizable: Use whatever fruits are in season or on hand.
• ⏱️ Make-Ahead Friendly: Bake the crust and prep the frosting in advance.

This fruit pizza recipe is the sweet, simple, and satisfying dessert you didn’t know you needed.

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

• ¾ cup sugar
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Shortcut: You can substitute with 1 roll of store-bought sugar cookie dough.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups powdered sugar

For the Fruit Toppings (Suggested):

• 7–10 strawberries, sliced
• 5–6 kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 1 mango, sliced thin
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 small bunch of grapes, halved

Other great options: raspberries, blackberries, mandarin oranges, or bananas (added just before serving)

Instructions

🍪 1. Make the Sugar Cookie Crust

• In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
• Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
• Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

🔥 2. Bake the Crust

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a round baking stone or pizza pan with parchment.
• Roll out dough into a ¼–½-inch thick circle.
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Let it cool completely.

🧁 3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

• Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Add vanilla and powdered sugar; beat until fluffy.
• Spread evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
• Chill to set the frosting slightly (optional).

🍇 4. Decorate with Fruit

• Arrange sliced fruit in a circular pattern or random bursts of color.
• Press gently so it adheres to the frosting.

❄️ 5. Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate until ready to serve (at least 30 minutes).
• Slice like a pizza and enjoy!

Recipe Details & Nutrition

⏱️ Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling)
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
• Servings: 8–10 slices

🧬 Estimated Nutrition (Per Slice)

• Calories: ~290
• Sugar: ~22g
• Carbs: ~35g
• Fat: ~14g
• Protein: ~3g
  (Estimates vary based on fruits used and crust thickness)

Tips & Variations

💡 Tips:

• Chill the Dough: This helps prevent spreading during baking.
• Underbake Slightly: A soft center makes the crust extra chewy.
• Dry the Fruit: Pat fruit dry with paper towels to avoid soggy frosting.

🔄 Variations:

• 🍍 Tropical Version: Use pineapple, mango, banana, and coconut flakes.
• 🍫 Dessert Pizza Remix: Add mini chocolate chips or drizzle with Nutella.
• 🍋 Citrus Twist: Add lemon zest to the frosting for a tangy upgrade.
• 🌾 Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 GF flour blend for the crust.

Fruit Pizza

This fruit pizza has a sugar cookie crust, smooth cream cheese frosting, and juicy fruit topping. Easy, colorful, and always a crowd favorite!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• #### Sugar Cookie Crust:
• – ¾ cup sugar
• – 1¼ cups flour
• – ¼ tsp baking powder
• – ¼ tsp salt
• – ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• – 1 tsp vanilla extract
• – 1 large egg
• #### Cream Cheese Frosting:
• – 12 oz cream cheese softened
• – ¼ cup butter softened
• – 1 tsp vanilla extract
• – 1¼ cups powdered sugar
• #### Fruit Toppings suggested:
• – 7–10 strawberries sliced
• – 5–6 kiwis sliced
• – 1 mango sliced
• – ½ cup blueberries
• – 1 small bunch grapes halved
• *Other options*: raspberries mandarin oranges, bananas, blackberries

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• – Pizza pan or baking stone
• Parchment paper

Method

 

1. **Make the crust**: Beat butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough 30 mins.
2. **Bake**: Preheat to 350°F. Roll out dough into circle (¼–½-inch thick) on parchment-lined pizza pan. Bake 20–25 mins. Cool completely.
3. **Make frosting**: Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Spread over cooled crust.
4. **Decorate**: Top with fruit. Arrange in pattern or scatter for color.
5. **Serve**: Chill 30 minutes if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

– Store in the fridge, covered.
– Use store-bought sugar cookie dough to save time.

FAQs

❓ Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Bake the crust and make the frosting up to 2 days ahead. Assemble with fruit the day of serving.

❓ Can I freeze fruit pizza?

Not recommended—the fruit doesn’t hold up well after freezing.

❓ How do I store leftovers?

Cover and refrigerate. Best eaten within 2 days for freshness.

❓ What’s the best pan to use?

A 12-inch round pizza pan or a baking stone works best. You can also use a quarter sheet pan for a rectangular shape.

Conclusion

This fruit pizza is a fresh and fun dessert that brings a splash of color to any celebration. From the buttery cookie base to the tangy-sweet frosting and juicy fruit toppings, it’s a treat that both kids and adults adore. Whether you’re planning a party, picnic, or just craving something special, this recipe will steal the show.