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Easy Creamy Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe for Perfect Summer Desserts

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A quick and easy dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a light, creamy cream cheese layer and fresh seasonal fruit, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half, whipped until slightly thickened
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 small banana, sliced (add just before serving)
  • Optional: a handful of raspberries or blackberries
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar, or honey drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-10 inch pizza pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring on low speed or folding until dough just comes together. If too sticky, add a tablespoon more flour.
  6. Press dough evenly into prepared pan, about ½ inch thick, slightly up the sides.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set but soft. Cool completely on a rack.
  8. While crust cools, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Lightly whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture for a light texture.
  10. Spread creamy topping evenly over cooled crust.
  11. Arrange fruit on top as desired, adding banana slices last to avoid browning.
  12. Chill assembled pizza in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for best texture. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Whip cream separately before folding into cream cheese for a light topping. Add banana slices just before serving to prevent browning. Chill pizza before serving to firm topping and meld flavors. Crust can be baked ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature or refrigerated. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum.

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