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Perfect Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A delightful dessert featuring a tender sugar cookie base topped with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting and fresh, vibrant fruit. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9- or 10-inch round pizza pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 large room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press evenly into a round about 10 inches in diameter.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set but slightly soft. Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and ½ cup softened unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Add 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then mix on low speed. Gradually add 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream to reach desired spreading consistency.
  10. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie base.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin orange segments on top of the frosting in any pattern.
  12. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, then chill the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature butter, cream cheese, and eggs for smoother mixing.’, ‘Do not overbake the cookie; edges should be golden and center slightly soft.’, ‘Chill the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing to help frosting set.’, ‘Pat fruit dry before placing on frosting to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Optionally brush cookie base with melted white chocolate or jam before frosting to create a moisture barrier.’, ‘For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.’, ‘Add lemon zest to frosting or swirl raspberry jam for flavor variations.’]

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