Fruit Pizza 

Fruit Pizza is a delightful dessert that combines a sweet, buttery cookie crust with a creamy cream cheese frosting, topped with an array of fresh, colorful fruits. It's a perfect treat for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a visually appealing and delicious dessert. This recipe is adaptable, allowing you to use whatever fruits are in season or your personal favorites. The addition of an apricot glaze gives it a professional finish and helps preserve the freshness of the fruit.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ⅓ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Fruit Topping:

• Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, grapes, mandarin oranges)

Optional Apricot Glaze:

• 2–3 tablespoons apricot jam

• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Cookie Crust:

   • Roll out the sugar cookie dough onto a pizza pan or baking sheet.

   • Shape it into a circle or oval about ⅓ inch thick.

   • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.

   • Allow the crust to cool completely before adding toppings.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.

   • For a silkier texture, you may add a tablespoon of heavy cream.

4. Assemble the Pizza:

   • Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a small border around the edges.

   • Arrange the sliced fruits on top in a decorative pattern of your choice.

5. Optional Glaze:

   • In a small saucepan, warm the apricot jam with water until it becomes pourable.

   • Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the fruit with the glaze to give it a shiny finish and help preserve freshness.

6. Serve:

   • Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

   • Slice and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 320 kcal

• Total Fat: 15g

  • Saturated Fat: 6g

• Cholesterol: 35mg

• Sodium: 170mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 43g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 28g

• Protein: 3g