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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza You’ll Love

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Sugar cookie fruit pizza is a beloved snack by everyone because of its festive colors, customizability, and incredible taste. The best part about this snack is that it requires little effort to make with fewer ingredients than other pastries.

This article teaches how to create fruit pizza with a sugar cookie twist. It also answers common questions about fruit pizza recipes and how to prolong their shelf life.

How to Make a Fruit Pizza

A sugar cookie fruit pizza is a dessert that consists of a large, thin sugar cookie crust that is baked and then topped with a layer of creamy filling, such as sweet cream cheese or whipped cream, and a variety of fresh fruit. The fruit is typically arranged in a decorative pattern on top of the filling and may be glazed with a sweet preserve or jelly for added flavor and shine.

Fruit Pizza Recipe

You’ll often find a fruit pizza sugar cookie served at parties, picnics, and other gatherings, and they are a fun and colorful way to enjoy a sweet treat. They are also easy to customize by using different types of fruit and cookie dough flavors, so you can experiment and come up with your unique variations.

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Ingredients

Fruit Pizza

To make a fruit pizza, you will need the following:

  • 1 package of pre-made sugar cookie dough
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Assorted fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges
  • 1/4 cup of apricot preserves or jelly (optional)

Sugar Cookie Crust

To make a sugar cookie pizza crust, prepare the following:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Furthermore, add a pinch of salt to the crust mixture for a little extra flavor. If you want a sweeter crust, increase the sugar to 3/4 cup. You can add a little almond extract or lemon zest for a different flavor.

For the Frosting

To make a frosting for a sugar cookie fruit pizza, you will need the following:

  • 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

You can adjust the sweetness of the frosting by adding more or less powdered sugar. For a different flavor, you may also add a little lemon juice or almond. You may add milk or cream to thin up the frosting if it is overly thick. If it is too thin, additional powdered sugar can be added to make it thicker.

For the Glaze (Optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

fruit pizza recipeInstructions

Fruit Pizza with Crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and softened butter in a medium bowl. Use a fork or a pizza cutter to mix the ingredients until they resemble a crumbly mixture.
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Using a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan, press the dough onto the bottom and the edges.
  5. Prick the dough all over with a fork.
  6. This will lessen the likelihood of the crust ballooning up during baking.
  7. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until it is lightly golden.
  8. Let the crust cool fully after removing it from the oven.
  9. Spread your desired frosting or glaze over the cooled crust.
  10. Top with your desired fruit. You can use fresh fruit or canned fruit, whichever you prefer.
  11. Serve the fruit pizza immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make the crust a little sweeter by increasing the sugar to 3/4 cup. You can add a pinch of salt to the crust mixture for a little extra flavor. You can add a little almond extract or lemon zest to the crust mixture for a different flavor.

Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, beat butter and the cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until the frosting is well combined.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie crust and top with your favorite fruit. You can use fresh fruit or canned fruit, whichever you prefer.
  4. Serve the fruit pizza immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract (if using).
  2. The glazing must be thick yet pourable. Add a bit of extra milk or cream if it’s too thick. Add more powdered sugar if it’s too thin.
  3. Drizzle the glaze over the fruit on the pizza.
  4. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

It is generally best to serve cookie pizza with sugar cookie crust within a day or two of making it, as the crust may become soft, and the fruit may lose its freshness after a few days. Check out the recipe’s nutrition facts to ensure you’re getting the right amount of calories.

However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge and enjoy them within the recommended time frame. Just be sure to bring the pizza back to room temperature or heat it slightly before serving to help restore the texture of the crust.

How Long Does Cookie Pizza Last in the Fridge?

If properly stored in the fridge, cookie pizza can last for three to five days. Wrap the cookie pizza snugly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator. You can also store it in an airtight container.

This will help keep the filling from absorbing any flavors from other foods in the fridge and prevent the crust from drying up.

How Do You Keep Fruit Pizza from Getting Soggy?

Storing the pizza in the fridge will help to firm up the filling and prevent the crust from becoming soggy. To avoid drying, wrap the pizza snugly in plastic or aluminum foil or store it in an airtight container. Additionally, serving the pizza cold or at room temperature will help to prevent the crust from becoming soft and soggy.

Does Sugar Cookie Dough Need to Rest?

It is not necessary to rest the sugar cookie dough before baking. Sugar cookie dough can be rolled out and cut into shapes using cookie cutters or pressed into a pan to form a crust and baked immediately. However, some bakers prefer to refrigerate the dough for a short time before rolling and cutting it to make it easier to handle. This can be especially helpful if the dough is soft or sticky or if you live in a warm climate.

Follow Jordan River:
Jordan River is an experienced baker with a background in event management. She went into marketing and customer care and started working with JB Cookie Cutters to educate and share her experiences. She’s had her fair share of kitchen and cooking tools and knows exactly what works best and why. Before she started writing, Jordan got a degree in marketing and communications. She is a mom of two, so when she is not writing, she loves cooking and testing new recipes, improvising in the kitchen, and creating unique things that turn into family events.
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