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Fresh Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet Sugar Cookie Crust

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A colorful and vibrant fresh fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy tangy layer, and a burst of fresh fruit. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments
  • Optional: ¼ cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • Optional glaze: ¼ cup apricot jam
  • Optional glaze: 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sugar Cookie Crust: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand mixer. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into a 9- or 10-inch round pizza pan, covering the entire base and pressing slightly up the edges to form a shallow crust.
  4. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn just golden. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  5. Make the Creamy Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust with a spatula.
  7. Prepare and Arrange the Fruit: Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Slice strawberries and kiwi, halve grapes if using, and drain any canned fruit well.
  8. Arrange the fruit over the cream layer in a pattern or randomly for a rustic look.
  9. Optional Glaze: Warm the apricot jam and water in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Brush the glaze lightly over the fruit.
  10. Chill the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the cream set.

Notes

Do not overbake the crust; it should be firm but still soft in the center. Let the crust cool completely before spreading the cream cheese layer to prevent melting or sliding. Use fresh, ripe fruit for best results and avoid overcrowding the fruit to prevent sogginess. The optional apricot glaze adds shine and helps keep fruit fresh longer. The recipe can be adapted for gluten-free and dairy-free diets by substituting ingredients as noted.

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