This easy fruit pizza looks as good as it tastes! It starts with a soft sugar cookie base that you can make from scratch or simplify with store-bought dough. Here’s how you whip it up:
For the sugar cookie crust, you’ll need:
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 1/4 cups of flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of softened butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the cream cheese frosting, gather:
- 12 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of softened butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar
And for the toppings:
- 7 to 10 sliced strawberries
- 5 to 6 sliced kiwis
- 1 sliced mango
- 1/2 cup of blueberries
- A small bunch of grapes, halved
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Make the crust: Cream together the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. You can use an electric mixer or just a spoon if the butter is really soft. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until everything is combined. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Bake the crust: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking stone or sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness, leaving a little space at the edges. Bake it for 20-25 minutes and then let it cool.
- Prepare the frosting: While the crust cools, whip up the frosting. Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Spread this over the cooled crust. Pop it in the fridge for a bit to firm up.
- Decorate with fruit: Once your base is set, have fun topping it with the sliced fruits. Arrange them in a pattern that pleases your eye.
This dessert is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Enjoy making and eating your beautiful creation!
