Description
Fruit Pizza is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that features a soft brown sugar cookie crust, a tangy cream cheese frosting, and a colorful arrangement of fresh fruits. It’s perfect for summer parties, celebrations, or a lighter sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or 1 cup powdered sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or any other fresh fruit
- Optional: fresh honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, quarter sheet pan, or 12-inch round pizza pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Prick a few holes with a fork.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack (about 20 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream cheese, maple syrup or honey (or powdered sugar), vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled crust.
- Arrange fresh fruits decoratively on top of the frosting.
- Optional: Drizzle with honey for shine and sweetness.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Vegan options include coconut oil, flax egg, and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Feel free to customize the fruit toppings based on season and availability.
- Chill the pizza briefly before serving for a firmer texture.
- Best consumed the same day for freshest fruit texture.
- Category: Dessert, Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg