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Festive Flavorful Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Homemade Sugar Cookie Crust

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A festive and flavorful fruit pizza featuring a homemade sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese topping, and vibrant fresh fruit. Perfect for celebrations and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk (optional)
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
  • Optional: pomegranate seeds or sliced grapes
  • ¼ cup apricot jam (warmed and strained)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the dough forms and no flour pockets remain.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and press it evenly into a 12-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup sifted powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk if needed to thin it slightly for spreading.
  10. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
  11. Arrange the fresh fruit on top, starting from the center and working outwards.
  12. Warm ¼ cup apricot jam with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Use a pastry brush to gently glaze the fruit.
  13. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cookie crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent sliding. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing. Glazing the fruit with apricot jam adds shine and preserves freshness. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast. Frozen berries can be used if fresh fruit is unavailable.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, holiday dessert, easy fruit dessert, festive dessert

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