Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Frosting
Making fruit pizza is surprisingly simple, requiring just a few ingredients and minimal effort. Perfect for potlucks, this dessert lets you customize it with seasonal fruits, ensuring that each version is unique and delicious. Your guests will love the refreshing taste and cheerful look of this sweet pizza!
Equipment
- Oven
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) or a whisk
- Measuring cups (for sugar and fruits)
- Measuring spoons (for vanilla extract and lemon juice)
- Knife (for slicing fruits)
- Cutting Board
- Spatula or knife (for spreading cream cheese mixture)
- Serving plate or platter
Ingredients
- 1 package of sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and pineapple
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the sugar cookie dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet, creating a round shape. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookie crust is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
- Wash and slice your fresh fruits. Arrange them on top of the cream cheese layer in a colorful pattern.
- If desired, drizzle with lemon juice to enhance flavor and prevent browning. Slice into wedges and serve chilled.