Name: Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust and Cream Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 12 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature); 1/3 cup powdered sugar (sifted); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for a spreadable consistency); 1 cup strawberries (hulled and sliced); 1/2 cup blueberries; 1/2 cup kiwi (peeled and sliced into half moons); 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh, patted dry); 1/4 cup raspberries; 2 tbsp apricot jam or honey (optional, for glazing the fruit)

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This recipe holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the first things I ever brought to a potluck that made people stop mid-conversation to ask for the recipe. It looks like something from a bakery window, but every single component comes together with ingredients you probably already have.

The sugar cookie crust bakes up golden and soft, the cream cheese layer spreads on like a dream, and then you get to arrange whatever fruit makes you happy. We are not chasing perfection here, just something beautiful and delicious made with care.

Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust and Cream Cheese

A giant sugar cookie topped with silky cream cheese frosting and a rainbow of fresh fruit, this dessert is as fun to make as it is to eat.

4.5 (186 reviews)

Vegetarian

Prep15 min

Cook14 min

Cooling time before topping30 min

Total59 min

Serves12 slices

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Crust

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese , softened to room temperature
1/3 cup powdered sugar , sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream or milk , for a spreadable consistency

Fruit Topping

1 cup strawberries , hulled and sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup kiwi , peeled and sliced into half moons
1/2 cup mandarin orange segments , canned or fresh, patted dry
1/4 cup raspberries
2 tbsp apricot jam or honey , optional, for glazing the fruit

Instructions

Make the Sugar Cookie Crust

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large round pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture looks light and fluffy, about 2 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix once the flour goes in.

Press the dough out onto your prepared pan into a circle about 12 inches wide and roughly 1/4 inch thick. Use your fingertips and a little patience. The edges do not need to be perfectly round.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are just lightly golden and the center looks set. It will firm up as it cools, so pull it out before it looks done.

Let the crust cool completely on the pan before you add any toppings. This takes about 30 minutes and it is worth every minute.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat again until combined. Add the heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Taste it. Adjust sweetness with a little more powdered sugar if you like.

Assemble and Top

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust, leaving about a half inch border around the edge like a pizza.

Arrange your fruit on top in whatever pattern feels right to you. Concentric circles look beautiful, but a relaxed scattered arrangement is just as lovely.

If you want a little shine on the fruit, warm the apricot jam or honey in the microwave for about 15 seconds, then brush it lightly over the fruit with a pastry brush.

Slice into wedges like a pizza and serve right away, or refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

Tips & Notes

Make sure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened before you start. Cold butter will not cream properly and cold cream cheese will leave lumps in your frosting.
Pat your fruit dry with a paper towel before placing it on the pizza. Extra moisture will make the frosting soggy faster.
You can press the cookie dough out a few hours ahead and keep it wrapped in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Any fruit works here. Peaches, grapes, blackberries, and sliced bananas are all great. Use what looks best at your store that week.
For clean slices, use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.

Storage: Store leftover fruit pizza covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The crust will soften over time but still tastes great. Do not freeze once assembled.

Nutrition per serving · estimated

285 Cal

14g Fat

38g Carbs

4g Protein

2g Fiber

22g Sugar

145mg Sodium

Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust and Cream Cheese step-by-step

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Why the Cookie Crust Makes All the Difference

A lot of fruit pizza recipes use store-bought sugar cookie dough, and honestly, there is nothing wrong with that shortcut. But once you make this homemade version, you will notice the difference. The texture is softer in the center with a slightly crisp edge, and the vanilla flavor comes through in a way that the tube dough just cannot match.

The key is not overbaking it. Pull the crust when the center still looks a little underdone, because it finishes cooking on the hot pan as it cools. This is the same logic we use for brownies, and it gives you that perfect soft bite every time.

Making It Your Own

One of the best things about this recipe is how flexible it is. The fruit arrangement is completely up to you, and there is no wrong answer. Monochromatic all-red fruit looks stunning. A rainbow spiral looks like something from a magazine. A relaxed handful of whatever you grabbed at the store looks just as inviting once it hits the cream cheese.

You can also play with the frosting. A little lemon zest stirred in adds a bright note that pairs beautifully with berries. A teaspoon of almond extract instead of vanilla gives the whole thing a slightly different warmth. This recipe is a foundation, and you get to build from there.