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Creamy Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Summer Dessert with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This creamy fruit pizza features a soft sugar cookie crust, tangy cream cheese frosting, and a colorful array of fresh fruit. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing summer dessert perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or family celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan or round baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined. Adjust with a teaspoon of milk if dry or a tablespoon of flour if too sticky.
  5. Press dough into a 12-inch circle on the prepared pan, about 1/4-inch thick. Keep edges even.
  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set. If crust puffs up, gently press down with a spatula after baking. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  7. In a clean bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter until creamy.
  8. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Adjust sweetness to taste.
  9. While crust cools, slice strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and other fruit. Pat fruit dry with paper towels.
  10. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over cooled cookie crust, leaving a small border.
  11. Arrange fruit in concentric circles or patterns on top of frosting. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  12. Chill in fridge for 20–30 minutes before slicing for cleaner slices.
  13. Slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve cold or at room temperature. Wipe knife between cuts for neat slices.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and cream cheese. Dry fruit thoroughly before topping to prevent soggy frosting. Chill assembled pizza before slicing for clean cuts. You can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free alternatives as needed. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a tropical twist, use pineapple, mango, and coconut flakes.

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