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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza on Sugar Cookie Crust

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A quick and satisfying summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and fresh, colorful fruit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold (whipped to soft peaks)
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons apricot jam (warmed for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or large round pizza pan. Press dough evenly into pan, smoothing surface to about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but still soft. Cool completely on a wire rack for 30-40 minutes.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  7. Whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  8. Spread cream cheese topping evenly over cooled sugar cookie crust.
  9. Arrange prepared fruit on top as desired.
  10. Optional: Warm apricot jam until runny and brush lightly over fruit for glaze.
  11. Refrigerate assembled fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften fully before mixing to avoid lumps. Cool crust completely before adding topping to prevent melting. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks only to maintain smooth texture. Chill assembled pizza for at least 1 hour before slicing. Use fresh fruit for best results; thaw and drain frozen fruit well if used. Apricot jam glaze helps keep fruit fresh and shiny.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, summer dessert, easy dessert, berry dessert, cream cheese dessert

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