Summer Party Fruit Pizza (Printable Version)

Chewy cookie crust topped with creamy frosting and a colorful array of fresh fruits.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cookie Crust

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

12 - 2 cups mixed fresh fruit, sliced (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, mandarin oranges)
13 - 2 tablespoons apricot jam, optional for glaze
14 - 1 tablespoon water, if using jam

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Press cookie dough evenly onto the prepared pan, forming a circle approximately 1/3 inch thick.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and spreadable.
09 - Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust, covering the entire surface.
10 - Arrange fresh fruit in decorative patterns over the frosting layer.
11 - Microwave apricot jam with water for 20 seconds, stir until smooth, and brush lightly over fruit for a glossy finish.
12 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours decorating when you really spent minutes arranging fruit.
  • The cookie crust stays crispy and chewy at the same time, which feels like a small kitchen miracle.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it right before people arrive, which means less stress.
  • It works for potlucks, picnics, birthday parties, or just impressing someone on a Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't slice and serve straight from the cold fridge or the crust gets brittle—let it sit out for 10 minutes first and your knife will glide through instead of cracking everything.
  • Juicy fruits like pineapple will weep liquid onto the frosting, so pat them completely dry and add them as late as possible before serving.
  • The crust and frosting genuinely hold for a full day in the fridge, but fruit goes on only when you're ready to eat, no matter what the photos online suggest.
03 -
  • Slice with a hot, wet knife and wipe it clean between cuts so you get clean edges instead of dragging frosting around.
  • Pat all fruit completely dry before arranging or water beads will sit on top of the frosting and make everything weep.
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