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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza with Cookie Crust

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese filling and fresh seasonal fruits. Perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh fruit, sliced and arranged (e.g., strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mango, grapes)
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp water (to thin the jam for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add the egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until the dough forms and pulls away from the bowl sides. The dough should feel soft but not sticky.
  6. Press the dough evenly into your greased 9- or 10-inch pizza pan, pushing it up the sides slightly to create a small crust edge.
  7. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, until light golden brown. Watch closely around 15 minutes as edges brown faster than the center.
  8. While the crust bakes, prepare the creamy filling: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Taste and add a pinch more sugar if desired.
  9. Once the crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie base using a spatula. Smooth gently without overworking.
  10. Arrange fresh fruit on top in a colorful pattern, layering slices and berries as desired.
  11. Optional glaze: Warm 2 tbsp apricot jam with 1 tbsp water until runny. Use a pastry brush to lightly glaze the fruit for a shiny finish.
  12. Chill the fruit pizza in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to help the cream set and flavors meld.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth blending. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the crust tender. Cool the crust completely before spreading the filling to prevent melting. Glazing the fruit is optional but recommended to keep fruit fresh-looking and add shine. For gluten-free, substitute almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, use coconut cream cheese and plant-based yogurt.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, cookie crust, creamy fruit pizza, summer dessert, easy dessert, fruit tart, cream cheese dessert

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