Description
Fruit Pizza Summer Dessert is a vibrant and refreshing treat that brings together a soft sugar cookie base, creamy cream cheese frosting, and a colorful assortment of fresh fruits. Perfect for summer gatherings, this delightful dessert is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. With endless customization options, you can mix and match your favorite seasonal fruits to create a visually stunning dish that will impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s a birthday party, picnic, or casual family dinner, this fruit pizza is a hit with all ages!
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
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
- In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until creamy (about 2 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients; beat on low speed until just combined. Cover the dough tightly; chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or up to one day.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray. Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator. Press it onto the pizza pan in a circle about 9–10 inches wide and roughly 1/3-inch thick. Bake for about 17–19 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Allow cooling completely before decorating.
- In another bowl using a handheld or stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth (about 2 minutes). Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
- Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the cooled crust. Decorate with assorted fresh fruits as desired.
- Cut into slices and serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days for an easy snack!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg