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Delicious and colorful easy fruit pizza topped with fresh fruits.

Easy Fruit Pizza

A show-stopping dessert with a buttery sugar-cookie crust topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened (use unsalted for better control of salt)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the dough)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Full-fat yields the creamiest frosting.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
For the toppings
  • assorted varies fresh fruits: strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, bananas, or other seasonal fruit Choose firm, ripe fruit. Add bananas just before serving to prevent browning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or a 12-inch baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup softened butter until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  3. Add the 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir until a soft dough comes together.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form a crust about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a rack.
  9. While the crust cools, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free.
  10. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled crust in an even layer.
  11. Arrange sliced and whole fruit on top as desired.
  12. Slice and serve within a few hours for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 270mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for no more than 48 hours. If longer storage is needed, store the crust and frosting separately for up to 3 days. Assembled pizza does not freeze well.

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