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Easy Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust

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A quick and colorful summer dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese layer and fresh seasonal fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (about 16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated or homemade sugar cookie dough
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced (about 150 g)
  • 1 cup blueberries (about 150 g)
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grapes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey (optional)
  • Splash of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pizza pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto the pizza pan, forming a circle about 12 inches (30 cm) wide. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set but soft.
  3. While the crust bakes, prepare the cream cheese topping by combining softened cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add a teaspoon of milk if too thick.
  4. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack, about 20 minutes.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust using a spatula, aiming for a smooth layer about 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick.
  6. Rinse and dry all fruit gently. Slice strawberries, kiwi, and grapes as needed. Toss mandarin orange segments with a splash of lemon juice.
  7. Arrange the fruit decoratively on top of the cream cheese layer.
  8. Optional: Warm apricot jam with a tablespoon of water until melted and smooth, then brush lightly over the fruit for a glossy finish.
  9. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice into wedges using a sharp knife, wiping the knife between slices for cleaner cuts.

Notes

Ensure the cookie crust is fully cooled before spreading the cream cheese layer to prevent sliding. Chill the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Use a splash of lemon juice on citrus fruits to keep them vibrant. Optional apricot jam glaze adds shine and preserves freshness. For gluten-free, use almond flour sugar cookie dough; for dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with coconut yogurt.

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

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