Description
Indulge in a delightful Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza that combines the goodness of a sugar cookie crust with a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, topped with a colorful array of fresh fruits. This easy dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Topping:
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, and mandarin oranges)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Cookie Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Press the sugar cookie dough into a large circle on a greased or parchment-lined pizza pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled cookie crust.
- Add Fresh Fruit: Arrange fresh fruit on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Optional Glaze: Warm jam and brush lightly over the fruit.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This dessert is best enjoyed on the day it’s made.
- Feel free to use your favorite seasonal fruits for a personalized touch.
- To prepare ahead, bake the crust and make the cream cheese layer in advance, then assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
