Description
Fruit Pizza Summer Dessert is the ultimate warm-weather treat, perfect for gatherings with friends and family. This delightful dessert features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and an array of colorful, fresh fruits. Its vibrant presentation and customizable nature make it ideal for birthdays, picnics, or any summer celebration. Enjoy the refreshing flavors and textures as you mix and match your favorite seasonal fruits to create a unique masterpiece that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups assorted sliced fresh fruit
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry mixture until combined. Chill dough for at least 20 minutes.
- Bake the Cookie Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a pizza pan and press dough into a circle. Bake for 17–19 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble: Spread frosting over cooled crust and arrange fresh fruit on top.
- Serve chilled; store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg