An easy Fruit Pizza recipe perfect for parties. Features a soft sugar cookie base, creamy lemon frosting, and fresh berries. The ultimate refreshing dessert
If you are looking for the ultimate show-stopping dessert for your next gathering, look no further than this classic Fruit Pizza.
Imagine a soft sugar cookie base (thanks to a secret ingredient!), slathered with a tangy-sweet lemon cream cheese frosting, and topped with a vibrant mosaic of fresh summer fruits. It’s light, refreshing, and just sweet enough to satisfy your cravings without being heavy.
Whether you are hosting a summer BBQ, a bridal shower, or just want a fun baking project for the weekend, this fruit pizza is guaranteed to be a hit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The Texture: We use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour in the crust. This is the game-changer! It creates a softer cookie base that holds up perfectly under the toppings.
- The Frosting: The addition of fresh lemon zest cuts through the richness of the cream cheese and sugar, adding a bright pop of flavor.
- Customizable: You can use whatever fruit is in season. From berries to tropical mangoes and kiwis, the design options are endless.
Ingredients Notes
The Cookie Crust
- Bread Flour: As mentioned, this gives the cookie more structure and chew compared to regular flour.
- Unsalted Butter: Make sure it is softened to room temperature so it creams easily with the sugar.
- Vanilla Extract: Essential for that classic bakery flavor.
The “Sauce”
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese: Use the block variety (full fat is best for texture), not the spreadable tub kind. Soften it first!
- Lemon Zest: Don’t skip this! It bridges the gap between the creamy frosting and the tart fruit.
The Toppings
- Berries & Stone Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries (pitted).
- Tropicals: Kiwis (peeled and sliced), mangoes.
- Grapes: Sliced in half makes them easier to eat.
How to Make It
1. Bake the Giant Cookie Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add the bread flour, baking soda, and salt.
Press the dough evenly onto a pizza pan (leave a little room at the edge as it will spread slightly) or roll it out on parchment paper. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are just golden brown. Do not overbake! It needs to be soft. Let it cool completely.
2. Whip the Frosting While the cookie cools, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest together until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a small “crust” rim if desired. Arrange your washed and dried fruit in circles or a random pattern.
4. The Finishing Touch For that bakery shine and a little extra sweetness, you can drizzle a simple sugar glaze over the fruit right before serving.
Make it a red, white, and blueberry affair for the 4th of July or just blue fruits for a gender reveal—so many cute and creative ways to top this light and refreshing dessert. No matter what, kids and adults are going to love this one.
Summer Fruit Pizza
Ingredients
The Crust:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cup bread flour
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
The Frosting:
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8 oz. (226g) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup powdered sugar for smoother texture)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp lemon zest
The Toppings:
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Selection of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, cherries, kiwis, and mangoes.
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Optional: Sugar drizzle
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Instructions
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Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-inch pizza pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make Dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Mix in bread flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
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Bake: Press dough evenly onto the prepared pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. The center should still look soft. Remove and cool completely.
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Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
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Decorate: Spread frosting over the cooled crust. Arrange fruit on top. Slice and serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours.
- Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk (or water) until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the assembled fruit pizza right before serving for a glossy finish.
