Quick answer: press sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch round and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. Beat 8 oz of cream cheese with ⅓ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, fold in 1 cup of whipped cream, spread over the crust and arrange fruit on top.
Ingredients (12-inch pizza, 12 slices)
- 1 roll (16.5 oz / 468 g) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, or your own recipe
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks (makes about 1 cup)
- 3-4 cups fruit: strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, mandarin segments, grapes
- Optional glaze: 2 tbsp apricot jam warmed with 1 tsp water
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the dough evenly onto a lined 12-inch pizza pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden at the edge. Cool completely on the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream.
- Spread over the crust, leaving a small border.
- Arrange the fruit in rings or rows. Brush with the warm glaze for shine.
- Chill for 30 minutes and cut into wedges.
Frosting options
| Frosting | Character |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese and whipped cream (above) | Light, tangy, spreads easily |
| Cream cheese whipped cream | Fluffier; pipeable |
| Mascarpone cream | Richer and milder |
| Whipped cream cheese and marshmallow creme | Sweeter, classic potluck style |
Recipes: cream cheese whipped cream, mascarpone cream and fruit dip.
Tips
- Slice fruit thinly and blot it on paper towels.
- Avoid fruit that browns quickly, or brush apples and bananas with lemon juice.
- For a flag or holiday design, use blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
- Mini pizzas: bake individual cookies and let guests top their own.
More fruit and cream: berries and cream and pavlova.
Frequently asked questions
What is fruit pizza?
A dessert made to look like a pizza: a large sugar cookie crust spread with a sweet cream cheese frosting and topped with sliced fresh fruit.
What is fruit pizza frosting made of?
Cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Folding in whipped cream makes it lighter and easier to spread.
How do I keep fruit pizza from getting soggy?
Cool the crust completely, pat the fruit dry, and assemble within a few hours of serving.
Can I make fruit pizza the day before?
Bake the crust and make the frosting a day ahead, and store them separately. Add frosting and fruit on the day.
