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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese layer and fresh vibrant fruit. Perfect for casual entertaining or a refreshing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared pan, spreading it into a circle about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  7. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, until it’s just beginning to turn golden around the edges. Let it cool completely on a wire rack (30-45 minutes).
  8. While the crust cools, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and fluffy.
  9. Spread the creamy topping evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  10. Arrange the fruit on top in a colorful pattern.
  11. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup. Do not overbake the crust to keep it soft but sturdy. Pat fruit dry before arranging to avoid soggy crust. The crust can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature. For gluten-free crust, substitute up to half the flour with almond flour. Chilling the pizza before serving helps flavors meld and topping set.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, creamy fruit dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, quick dessert, fresh fruit pizza

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