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Easy Fruit Pizza Recipe

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This easy fruit pizza features a soft, buttery sugar cookie crust topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and a colorful array of fresh fruit. It’s a show-stopping, customizable dessert that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or family nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 2 small kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained if canned
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
  • Optional: blackberries, raspberries, mango, pineapple, or any seasonal fruit
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon water (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes, until fluffy and pale. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  4. Drop dough onto prepared pan. With floured hands or a rolling pin, gently press or roll dough into an even 12-inch circle (about 1/4 inch thick).
  5. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until edges are light golden and center is set but not brown. Remove from oven and cool completely on the pan (about 30 minutes).
  6. In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Adjust lemon juice to taste.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over cooled crust with an offset spatula or butter knife, going right to the edges.
  8. Wash and dry all fruit well. Slice strawberries and kiwi; halve grapes. Ensure fruit is dry to prevent soggy frosting.
  9. Arrange fruit on top of frosting in desired pattern.
  10. Optional: Warm apricot jam with water in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds. Stir until smooth, then brush lightly over fruit with a pastry brush for shine.
  11. Chill fruit pizza in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing. Slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter and serve.

Notes

For best results, cool the crust completely before frosting and pat fruit dry before arranging. Customize with your favorite fruits or swap for gluten-free or vegan ingredients as needed. Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. For clean slices, chill before cutting and wipe your knife between cuts.

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