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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza Sugar Cookies Recipe with Fresh Fruit Topping

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Soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with a creamy, tangy layer and fresh fruit, perfect for quick treats or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 1 cup peeled and sliced kiwis
  • ½ cup mandarin orange segments (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add 2 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use a large round cookie cutter (about 4 inches / 10 cm diameter) to cut out circles. Transfer to baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are just golden. Let cool completely on wire racks.
  8. In a chilled bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Spread a generous layer of creamy topping on each cooled cookie. Arrange fresh fruit slices artfully on top.
  11. Place cookies in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the topping set before serving.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before rolling. Use an offset spatula or back of a spoon to spread the cream topping smoothly. Chill assembled cookies for at least 30 minutes to set the topping and improve flavor melding. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and chill dough longer. For dairy-free, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and coconut whipping cream.

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