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Fruit Pizza

A colorful dessert featuring a sweet buttery crust topped with creamy frosting and a rainbow of fresh fruit, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Crust
  • 1.25 cup all-purpose flour Use high-quality brand like King Arthur.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookie crust.
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder Helps the crust rise.
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • 3.5 oz unsalted butter, room temperature Use quality butter like Kerrygold.
  • 1 large egg Binds the dough.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for better aroma.
For the Cream Topping
  • 0.33 cup heavy whipping cream For a light and fluffy topping.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature Provides the base for the frosting.
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cream cheese topping.
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Optional lemon juice to brighten flavor.
For Topping
  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruit Use seasonal fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges.

Method
 

Preparation of Cookie Base
  1. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  2. Add unsalted butter and mix on low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Transfer dough onto parchment paper and form into a disc. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out dough into a 10-inch circle on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet. Chill again while preheating oven to 350ºF.
  2. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden and surface appears dry. Let it cool completely.
Making the Cream Topping
  1. While the crust cools, whip the heavy cream to firm peaks and set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until light, fluffy, and shiny.
  3. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture, then spread evenly over the cooled crust.
Final Assembly
  1. Top with mixed fresh fruit just before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 2 days. Chill crust longer for sturdier base. Customize with seasonal fruits.