Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing Fruit Pizza Summer Dessert, a delightful treat that’s perfect for any summer gathering. This easy-to-make dessert features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting and an assortment of fresh fruits. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also customizable to suit your favorite flavors. Ideal for birthdays, barbecues, or simply treating yourself, this colorful dessert will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups assorted sliced fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 20 minutes. Press onto a greased pizza pan into a circle about 9–10 inches wide.
- Bake for 17–19 minutes until lightly browned; cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.
- Spread frosting over the cooled crust and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice approximately 1/12 of pizza
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg