Description
This Fruit Pizza recipe is a delightful and colorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. A soft sugar cookie crust is topped with a creamy frosting and an array of fresh fruits, creating a beautiful and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or 1 cup powdered sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of fine sea salt
For Topping:
- fresh strawberries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or any other fruit of choice)
- optional fresh honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a quarter sheet pan, a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, or a 12-inch round pizza pan with cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Press dough into the prepared pan, poke holes with a fork, and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting: Whisk together cream cheese, maple syrup/honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread frosting on the cookie crust, top with fruit, and drizzle with honey. Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Fruit Pizza, Dessert, Fruit Dessert, Sugar Cookie, Cream Cheese Frosting