The Best Fruit Pizza – An Easy, Colorful Dessert or Snack

This fruit pizza is bright, delicious, and simple to make—with a sugar cookie crust, luscious cream cheese frosting, and your favorite fresh fruits!

🎉 Introduction

Looking for a dessert that’s as impressive as it is easy? This Fruit Pizza is a vibrant, fun-to-make treat that’s perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or as a sweet snack. It’s got a soft, chewy sugar cookie base, a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting, and layers of juicy fruit that bring color and flavor to every slice. 🍍🍇🍓

Whether you’re hosting a party or just want a quick, no-fuss dessert, this fruit pizza will be your go-to. Plus, it’s totally customizable depending on the season or your favorite fruits!

🛒 Ingredients

(Serves 10–12)

🍪 Cookie Crust

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon or orange zest for flavor boost

🍰 Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

🍓 Fruit Toppings (customize your colors!)

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
• ½ cup grapes, halved
• ½ cup pineapple or mandarin oranges
• Optional: honey or apricot jam for glaze

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Make and Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch circle on a parchment-lined pizza pan or baking sheet.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and set.
4. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Prepare the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
3. Beat until fluffy and creamy (about 2 minutes).

Step 3: Decorate with Fruit

1. Spread frosting over the cooled cookie base evenly.
2. Arrange fruit in a circular pattern, stripes, or rainbow design—get creative!
3. Brush with a little warmed jam or drizzle honey for a glossy finish, if desired.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 10–12
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~30–35 minutes (plus cooling)

🥄 Variations

• Gluten-Free: Use GF cookie dough or almond flour crust
• Mini Fruit Pizzas: Make smaller rounds using cookie cutters
• Tropical Style: Use mango, coconut, and dragon fruit
• Low-Sugar: Use Greek yogurt instead of frosting
• Holiday Theme: Match fruit colors to seasons (red/green for Christmas, red/blue for July)

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store covered for 2–3 days (best eaten day of)
• Freezer: Freeze baked crust only; add frosting/fruit fresh
• Make Ahead: Bake and frost the cookie base; add fruit just before serving

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I make this with homemade cookie dough?
   Yes—homemade or store-bought both work well.
2. Will it get soggy?
   Eventually—add fruit right before serving to keep it crisp.
3. What fruit works best?
   Any colorful, firm fruit like berries, kiwi, grapes, and citrus.
4. Can I use whipped cream instead of cream cheese?
   Yes, but it’s lighter and won’t hold up as long.
5. Is this kid-friendly?
   Absolutely! Kids love decorating it too.
6. Do I need to glaze the fruit?
   Optional, but it helps the fruit shine and stay fresh longer.
7. Can I make it dairy-free?
   Yes—use plant-based cream cheese and butter alternatives.
8. How do I keep bananas from browning?
   Brush them with lemon juice or skip them altogether.
9. Can I serve it warm?
   It’s best served chilled or room temp for texture contrast.
10. What’s the best way to slice it?
    Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean slices.

🏁 Conclusion

This Fruit Pizza is everything you want in a quick dessert—easy to assemble, bursting with fresh flavor, and stunning enough to impress any guest. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, prepping a summer snack, or just enjoying something sweet, this recipe is a slice of edible happiness. 🍓💛

Make it once, and it’ll become your go-to dessert for every occasion!

Adam

The Best Fruit Pizza – An Easy, Colorful Dessert or Snack

Looking for a dessert that’s as impressive as it is easy? This Fruit Pizza is a vibrant, fun-to-make treat that’s perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or as a sweet snack. It’s got a soft, chewy sugar cookie base, a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting, and layers of juicy fruit that bring color and flavor to every slice. 🍍🍇🍓 Whether you’re hosting a party or just want a quick, no-fuss dessert, this fruit pizza will be your go-to. Plus, it’s totally customizable depending on the season or your favorite fruits!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

bake time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Serves 10–12

🍪 Cookie Crust

• 1 roll 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon or orange zest for flavor boost

🍰 Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

🍓 Fruit Toppings (customize your colors!)

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup kiwi peeled and sliced
• ½ cup grapes halved
• ½ cup pineapple or mandarin oranges
• Optional: honey or apricot jam for glaze

Method

 

Step 1: Make and Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch circle on a parchment-lined pizza pan or baking sheet.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and set.
4. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Prepare the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
3. Beat until fluffy and creamy (about 2 minutes).

Step 3: Decorate with Fruit

1. Spread frosting over the cooled cookie base evenly.
2. Arrange fruit in a circular pattern, stripes, or rainbow design—get creative!
3. Brush with a little warmed jam or drizzle honey for a glossy finish, if desired.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Gluten-Free: Use GF cookie dough or almond flour crust

Mini Fruit Pizzas: Make smaller rounds using cookie cutters

Tropical Style: Use mango, coconut, and dragon fruit

Low-Sugar: Use Greek yogurt instead of frosting

Holiday Theme: Match fruit colors to seasons (red/green for Christmas, red/blue for July)

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store covered for 2–3 days (best eaten day of)

Freezer: Freeze baked crust only; add frosting/fruit fresh

Make Ahead: Bake and frost the cookie base; add fruit just before serving

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I make this with homemade cookie dough?
Yes—homemade or store-bought both work well.

Will it get soggy?
Eventually—add fruit right before serving to keep it crisp.

What fruit works best?
Any colorful, firm fruit like berries, kiwi, grapes, and citrus.

Can I use whipped cream instead of cream cheese?
Yes, but it’s lighter and won’t hold up as long.

Is this kid-friendly?
Absolutely! Kids love decorating it too.

Do I need to glaze the fruit?
Optional, but it helps the fruit shine and stay fresh longer.

Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use plant-based cream cheese and butter alternatives.

How do I keep bananas from browning?
Brush them with lemon juice or skip them altogether.

Can I serve it warm?
It’s best served chilled or room temp for texture contrast.

What’s the best way to slice it?
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean slices.

🏁 Conclusion
This Fruit Pizza is everything you want in a quick dessert—easy to assemble, bursting with fresh flavor, and stunning enough to impress any guest. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, prepping a summer snack, or just enjoying something sweet, this recipe is a slice of edible happiness. 🍓💛

Make it once, and it’ll become your go-to dessert for every occasion!