Easy Fruit Pizza
A delightful dessert combining a sweet cookie crust with cream cheese topping and a vibrant array of fresh fruits, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit Topping
- to taste Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, banana)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the brown sugar and softened butter until smooth.
- Add the egg to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Spread the dough onto a greased pizza pan, forming a round shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool completely.
Topping
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange your favorite fruits on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Slice and serve chilled!
Notes
Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of mint for added freshness. Cool completely before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting. Use seasonal fruits for enhanced flavor.