How to Make the Perfect Easy Fruit Pizza
American · Easy · 32 min · 12 servings
This colorful and fresh fruit pizza is one of the most fun kid friendly recipes where a soft sugar cookie crust gets topped with cream cheese frosting and arranged with a rainbow of fresh fruit. Kids absolutely love decorating their own fruit pizza slices making it perfect for birthday parties and summer gatherings.
Why this recipe works
This Easy Fruit Pizza recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 32 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 220 calories with 3g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups assorted fresh fruit sliced strawberries blueberries kiwi mandarin oranges
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cookie Crust
Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly onto a greased round 12 inch pizza pan or baking sheet forming a large circle about one quarter inch thick. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 minutes until golden around the edges and set in the center. Cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or stand mixer until completely smooth and fluffy with no lumps. The frosting should be thick enough to spread without running off the cookie crust.
Step 3: Spread the Frosting
Once the cookie crust is completely cooled spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface leaving a small border around the edge like a real pizza. The frosting should be about a quarter inch thick and cover the entire cookie surface.
Step 4: Decorate with Fruit
Let kids arrange the fresh fruit over the frosting in any pattern they like. Traditional patterns include concentric circles or a rainbow pattern but any arrangement looks beautiful. Slice into wedges like a real pizza and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- refrigerated sugar cookie dough → homemade sugar cookie dough using your favorite scratch recipe for even better flavor
- cream cheese frosting → vanilla Greek yogurt mixed with a little honey for a lighter and more nutritious topping
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding the frosting before the cookie crust is fully cooled which causes it to melt and slide right off the surface
- Assembling the fruit pizza too far in advance which makes the crust soggy from the moisture in the fresh fruit
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 220 calories, 3g protein, 30g carbs, 10g fat, 1g fiber.
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