Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing with this Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza. A buttery sugar cookie crust is topped with a colorful array of fresh fruit and a delectable glaze, creating a dessert that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 2 cups assorted fresh fruit (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and pineapple)
– 1/4 cup apricot preserves
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-inch round pizza pan or baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Press the dough into the prepared pan, forming a slightly raised edge.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
7. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
9. Arrange the fresh fruit in a decorative pattern over the cream cheese layer.
10. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the apricot preserves for 30 seconds, or until melted. Brush the fruit with the warm preserves.
11. Refrigerate the Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter glaze, you can also use honey or a mixture of honey and apricot preserves. Feel free to use your favorite combination of fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American