This vibrant Fruit Pizza is a nostalgic summer favorite that starts with a brown‑sugar sugar‑cookie crust, topped with a light cream‑cheese frosting, and finished with a colorful array of fresh fruit. Perfect for parties or sunny weekend treats, it combines a lightly sweet baked base with a tangy, creamy layer and juicy fruit that bursts with flavor. Customize it with seasonal berries, tropical fruit, or whatever you have on hand. Ready in about an hour and easy enough for bakers of all levels, this dessert is as customizable as it is delicious—just press, bake, frost, and decorate!

Ingredients

Brown Sugar Cookie Crust:

• 1 ½ cups all‑purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  
  

• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ teaspoon almond extract
  
  

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (1 package) low‑fat cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or substitute 1 cup powdered sugar)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• Pinch of fine sea salt
  
  

Toppings:

• 2–3 cups assorted fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, mango)
  
  

• Optional: drizzle of fresh honey
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease a quarter‑sheet pan, 9×13 dish, or 12″ pizza pan with cooking spray.
   
   

2. Make Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
   
   

3. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl (or stand mixer), beat butter and brown sugar on medium until light and fluffy (~2 minutes). Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix until combined.
   
   

4. Combine: Gradually beat in dry ingredients on low until just combined.
   
   

5. Press Dough: Press dough evenly into the prepared pan (chill 10 minutes first if needed). Use a fork to poke holes to prevent bubbling.
   
   

6. Bake Crust: Bake 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.
   
   

7. Make Frosting: Whisk together cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
   
   

8. Assemble: Spread frosting over cooled crust, top with fresh fruit, and drizzle honey if desired.
   
   

9. Serve or Store: Best served immediately. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 48 hours; crust may soften with time.
   
   

Nutrients

(Estimated per 1/12 of pizza)

• Calories: ~230 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 12 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 35 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 95 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 28 g
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 16 g
  
  

• Protein: 3 g