Ingredients
For The Cookie Crust
- 1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 10 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
For The Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Topping
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C). Lightly coat a 12″ pizza pan (ensure it has no holes at the bottom) with non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate larger bowl, beat the sugar and room-temperature butter together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while beating. Continue until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan to form a smooth crust. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the center of the crust is set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy, free of any lumps.
- Frost the Crust: Spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust, covering it entirely.
- Decorate with Fruit: Arrange the sliced strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and drained mandarin oranges evenly over the frosting in a pattern of your choice to create a colorful and attractive topping.
- Optional Glaze: For a glossy finish, mix 1 teaspoon of honey with a small amount of water to thin it. Lightly brush this glaze over the fruit to enhance shine and keep the fruit fresh-looking.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the fruit pizza until ready to serve to allow the frosting to firm up slightly and flavors to meld. Enjoy your refreshing and sweet fruit pizza!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients, especially butter, egg, and cream cheese, are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- You can use any variety of fresh fruits based on seasonality or preference.
- The optional honey glaze adds shine and helps preserve the fruit’s freshness but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a nut-free version, omit almond extract or substitute with additional vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
