Fruit Pizza is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that showcases seasonal fruits on a cookie crust with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Chilling Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Servings: 8people
Calories: 727kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths
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Ingredients
For the cookies crust:
1cupunsalted butterat room temperature
1cupsugar
1large egg
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
¾teaspoonsalt
⅓cupcornstarch
3 ¼cupsall-purpose flour
For the fruit dip layer:
8ouncescream cheese, at room temperature
10ouncesmarshmallow fluff1 jar
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cookie Crust:
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, about ½ cup at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
Roll the dough into a ¼-inch thick circle to fit onto a pizza pan.
Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookie crust for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the toppings.
For the Fruit Dip Layer:
In a mixing bowl, whip together the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
To Assemble the Fruit Pizza:
Evenly spread the creamy fruit dip over the cooled cookie crust.
Artfully arrange an assortment of sliced fresh fruits on top of the dip. Use strawberries, kiwis, bananas, grapes, or your favorite fruits.
Notes
Choose fruits that aren’t overly juicy to prevent the cookie crust from becoming soggy. Also, consider a colorful variety to make your fruit pizza visually appealing.
Don’t skip the step of chilling the dough, as this helps to prevent the cookie crust from spreading too much during baking.
This fruit pizza is best served the day it’s made. If needed, store it in the refrigerator for up to a day, but keep in mind that the crust may soften over time.
Feel free to get creative with the fruit dip layer by adding citrus zest or mixing in a bit of yogurt for a tangy twist. You can also experiment with different shapes and sizes for the cookie crust.