Description
Rainbow fruit pizza becomes a colorful celebration on your dessert table, blending sweet sugar cookie crust with fresh, juicy fruits that dance together in a delightful symphony of flavors. Fresh seasonal fruits nestled on a tender cookie base create a refreshing treat perfect for summer gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Baking Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Mandarin oranges, segmented
- Pineapple, diced
- Grapes, halved
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a large pizza pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Blend 1 cup softened butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate 2 large eggs individually, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Separately combine 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in another bowl.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overworking the dough.
- Spread the cookie dough across the prepared pan, creating an even layer that reaches the pan’s edges.
- Bake the cookie base for 10-12 minutes until the perimeter turns a delicate golden brown, then remove and allow complete cooling.
- For the frosting, whip 8 ounces cream cheese with ½ cup butter until completely smooth.
- Gradually incorporate 4 cups powdered sugar, blending until the mixture becomes creamy and uniform.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a silky, spreadable texture.
- Apply the cream cheese frosting evenly across the cooled cookie base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Decorate the surface with sliced fruits in a vibrant rainbow pattern: strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and halved grapes.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Cool the cookie crust completely before adding frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, easier frosting that spreads evenly.
- Cut fruits right before assembling to keep them fresh and prevent browning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg