COLORFUL FRUIT PIZZA

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This bright Fruit Pizza can be put together in a heartbeat and is a fantastic option for dessert. Because of its sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, and fresh sliced fruit, this fruit pizza is perfect for any occasion you can think of. It is a tasty treat that is perfect for the hot months because it is quite refreshing.

You can always bet on creating this fruit pizza during the warmer months when the weather is nice out. It is delectable, simple to make, and packed with exciting new flavors. The irresistible presentation of fruit atop this meal consistently earns rave reviews. Any meal may be capped off with a mouthwatering dessert that features a base made of sugar cookies, a stunning filling made of cream cheese, and some fresh fruit.

The adaptability of this fruit pizza recipe is something that I really value. It is entirely up to you to decide what kinds of fruit and other toppings to use. Kids can even participate in the pizza decoration process. It’s a straightforward dessert that never fails to win rave reviews.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR THE RECIPE

  • Baking powder is required for the sugar cookie crust because, despite the fact that it is not a traditional pizza crust, the dough still requires assistance in rising.
  • Remember that salt should never be added to butter under any circumstances. It is vital that the butter be at room temperature before use. It should be soft enough that your finger can make a dent in it, but it shouldn’t be so soft that it leaves a greasy residue behind. Butter should be at room temperature so that it can be easily creamed with sugar.
  • Instead of using fake vanilla, you should use pure vanilla extract to acquire that true vanilla flavor.
  • Cream cheese: the tart flavor complements the sweet crust and fruit filling quite well. If you wish to produce this topping, you’ll need to have full-fat cream cheese in a block shape rather than the tub variety. So that it may be beaten easily, cream cheese should also be at room temperature.
  • Fruit, of any variety: it doesn’t much matter. I add some canned mandarin orange slices to the kiwi fruit, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes and mix them all together.

MEASUREMENTS FOR INGREDIENTS

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 tablespoons butter softened (142g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Topping:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened (113g)
  • ¾ cup confectioners sugar (90g)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Sliced fresh fruit (used kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and canned mandarin orange slices.)

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

  • Calories: 467kcal 
  • Carbohydrates: 67g 
  • Protein: 5g 
  • Fat: 21g 
  • Saturated Fat: 12g 
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g 
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 5g 
  • Trans Fat: 1g 
  • Cholesterol: 75mg 
  • Sodium: 419mg 
  • Potassium: 120mg 
  • Fiber: 3g 
  • Sugar: 39g 
  • Vitamin A: 706IU 
  • Vitamin C: 2mg 
  • Calcium: 93mg 
  • Iron: 2mg

OTHER DETAILS

Prep Time 15 minutes

 Cook Time 16 minutes

 Total Time 31 minutes

 Servings 8 servings

 Calories 467 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixer
  • Pizza Pan

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE

  1. In a medium bowl, you need to combine the dry ingredients of baking powder, salt, and flour.

2. Utilize a mixer with the speed set to medium and place the butter and sugar in a big bowl. Beat the mixture until it is fluffy and light. While the mixer is on medium speed, add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until they are completely integrated.

3. Blend the butter and flour together on a low speed until they are completely combined, pausing the blender occasionally to scrape down the bowl.

4. Baking spray with some flour sprinkled into it, and a circular pizza pan of 12 inches in diameter set aside. The cookie batter should be spread out evenly over the sheet pan.

5. Roll the dough into a circle that is 12 inches in diameter after first covering it with a sheet of wax paper or parchment. After 16 to 18 minutes, take the paper out of the oven and continue baking. Do not touch the pan while it is cooling completely.

6. Sixth, using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until it becomes foamy. This should take about two minutes. To the bowl, add the vanilla extract, as well as the powdered sugar. Employing a mixer set to a speed in the middle range, beat this until it is entirely smooth.

7. Before adding the cream cheese topping, the cookie foundation needs to be chilled in the refrigerator first.

8. Place the fruit slices in concentric rings of alternating fruits on top of the frosting in step eight. Prepare it in a hurry, please.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO MAKING THIS RECIPE

  • If you want the best results, you should use either fresh or canned fruit. When compared to fresh fruit, frozen fruit is lacking in both flavor and texture.
  • Verify that the amount of flour you’re using is correct by checking its measurement. Using a scale to measure the flour is the most accurate technique to prevent the cake layers from becoming excessively dense. If you do not have a scale, you may simply use a spoon to aerate the flour before pouring it into the cups and using a knife to smooth the tops of the cups. By employing this method, you will eliminate the possibility of overfilling the measuring cup by accident.
  • If the cookie crust dough is difficult to work with because it is too sticky, it can be cooled in the refrigerator for thirty minutes before being pushed into the pan.
  • Honey drizzled over the fruit pie will elevate its flavor to a whole new level.
  • It is important that the cookie crust not be rolled out to an excessively thin thickness. It is imperative that the crust be sturdy enough to withstand the weight of the fruit filling.
  • Before the addition of the cream cheese filling, the sugar cookie base has to be allowed to completely cool. If you try to eat it while it’s still too hot, the topping will melt.

FAQs

HOW ABOUT SOME OTHER CREATIVE TOPPINGS?

You can make a fruit pie that fits the mood of your party by choosing fruits that fit the theme.

  • Make a pizza fit for the holidays by topping it with red and green fruit.
  • Use red berries or strawberry “hearts” to make a pizza fit for Valentine’s Day.
  • Make a Fourth of July pizza with strawberries and blueberries.

HOW ABOUT SOME OTHER FRUIT?

Use whichever fruit you like or is available. Other works that I particularly enjoy are these:

  • Sliced mango
  • pieces of pineapple
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Plums Peaches Nectarines

DO I NEED A PIZZA PAN TO MAKE THIS?

No need to panic if you don’t own a pizza stone. A sheet pan works just as well. You can either press the dough into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish or shape it into a 12-inch circle on a big sheet pan.

MAY I PREPARE THIS IN ADVANCE?

True, you can. Both the crust and the cream cheese topping are easily repeatable. Do not put the fruit pizza together until just before serving. Avoid letting the fruit juices seep into the cream cheese topping or letting the crust get mushy.

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