Easy Fresh Fruit Pizza – A Colorful and Delicious Summer Dessert

With a soft sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and a rainbow of juicy fruit, this fruit pizza is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert!

🎉 Introduction

Looking for a fun, festive, and refreshing dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious? This Easy Fresh Fruit Pizza is your go-to summer favorite! ☀️🍇

It starts with a soft sugar cookie crust, gets slathered in a tangy cream cheese frosting, and is topped with vibrant seasonal fruits. The best part? You can make it ahead, customize it with your favorite fruits, and it looks like a piece of art on your dessert table.

Whether you’re serving it at a 4th of July party, baby shower, or just to sweeten up your weekend, this recipe is a guaranteed hit.

🛒 Ingredients

🍪 For the Crust

• 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (16.5 oz)
  OR use your favorite homemade sugar cookie recipe

🍦 For the Frosting

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

🍓 For the Fruit Topping

• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup kiwi slices
• ½ cup mandarin oranges (drained)
• ½ cup raspberries or blackberries
• Optional: peach slices, grapes, banana slices, pineapple

Optional Glaze (to keep fruit fresh and glossy)

• ¼ cup apricot preserves
• 1 tbsp water

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased 12-inch pizza pan or round tart pan.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. Let cool completely before adding frosting.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
3. Mix until well combined and fluffy.

Step 3: Frost the Crust

1. Once crust is fully cooled, spread frosting evenly over the surface, leaving a slight border.

Step 4: Add the Fruit

1. Arrange fruit in a circular pattern or creative design.
2. Use contrasting colors for a vibrant look.

Step 5: Optional Glaze

1. Warm preserves and water in a small saucepan or microwave.
2. Brush gently over fruit to keep it shiny and fresh-looking.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8–10
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
• Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour

🥄 Variations

• Mini Fruit Pizzas: Bake individual cookie rounds and decorate separately
• Tropical Twist: Use mango, kiwi, pineapple, and coconut flakes
• Patriotic Theme: Use only red and blue fruits for July 4th
• Chocolate Crust: Use brownie base instead of sugar cookie
• Vegan Option: Use dairy-free cookie dough and cream cheese

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 2 days
• Make Ahead: Bake crust and prep frosting a day ahead—assemble right before serving
• Avoid Bananas: They brown quickly—add last or skip them

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I make this gluten-free?
   Yes—use gluten-free cookie dough or a GF sugar cookie recipe.
2. Can I use whipped topping instead of cream cheese frosting?
   Yes, but the frosting will be lighter and sweeter.
3. Can I skip the glaze?
   Totally optional—it’s just for shine and freshness.
4. What’s the best way to cut it?
   Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife, clean between slices.
5. Can I use canned fruit?
   Yes—drain well and pat dry to avoid soggy results.
6. How long does the crust need to cool?
   At least 30 minutes before adding frosting.
7. What fruits work best?
   Berries, kiwi, peaches, and grapes hold up well.
8. Can I freeze this?
   Not recommended after assembly—frosting and fruit don’t thaw well.
9. Can kids help decorate?
   Absolutely! It’s a great edible art project.
10. Can I use chocolate chips in the crust?
    Yes—adds a fun twist to the sugar cookie base.

🏁 Conclusion

Fresh Fruit Pizza is a stunning, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s super easy to make and endlessly customizable. The soft cookie base, creamy frosting, and juicy fruit combine for a cool, refreshing treat that’s perfect for warm weather or celebrations of any kind. 🍓🍊🥝

It’s sweet, colorful, and guaranteed to be the star of the dessert table. Just slice, serve, and enjoy the fruity fun!

Adam

Easy Fresh Fruit Pizza – A Colorful and Delicious Summer Dessert

Looking for a fun, festive, and refreshing dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious? This Easy Fresh Fruit Pizza is your go-to summer favorite! ☀️🍇 It starts with a soft sugar cookie crust, gets slathered in a tangy cream cheese frosting, and is topped with vibrant seasonal fruits. The best part? You can make it ahead, customize it with your favorite fruits, and it looks like a piece of art on your dessert table. Whether you’re serving it at a 4th of July party, baby shower, or just to sweeten up your weekend, this recipe is a guaranteed hit.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake/Chill Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍪 For the Crust

• 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 16.5 oz
• OR use your favorite homemade sugar cookie recipe

🍦 For the Frosting

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

🍓 For the Fruit Topping

• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup kiwi slices
• ½ cup mandarin oranges drained
• ½ cup raspberries or blackberries
• Optional: peach slices grapes, banana slices, pineapple
• Optional Glaze to keep fruit fresh and glossy
• ¼ cup apricot preserves
• 1 tbsp water

Method

 

Step 1: Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased 12-inch pizza pan or round tart pan.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. Let cool completely before adding frosting.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
3. Mix until well combined and fluffy.

Step 3: Frost the Crust

1. Once crust is fully cooled, spread frosting evenly over the surface, leaving a slight border.

Step 4: Add the Fruit

1. Arrange fruit in a circular pattern or creative design.
2. Use contrasting colors for a vibrant look.

Step 5: Optional Glaze

1. Warm preserves and water in a small saucepan or microwave.
2. Brush gently over fruit to keep it shiny and fresh-looking.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Mini Fruit Pizzas: Bake individual cookie rounds and decorate separately

Tropical Twist: Use mango, kiwi, pineapple, and coconut flakes

Patriotic Theme: Use only red and blue fruits for July 4th

Chocolate Crust: Use brownie base instead of sugar cookie

Vegan Option: Use dairy-free cookie dough and cream cheese

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 2 days

Make Ahead: Bake crust and prep frosting a day ahead—assemble right before serving

Avoid Bananas: They brown quickly—add last or skip them

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes—use gluten-free cookie dough or a GF sugar cookie recipe.

Can I use whipped topping instead of cream cheese frosting?
Yes, but the frosting will be lighter and sweeter.

Can I skip the glaze?
Totally optional—it’s just for shine and freshness.

What’s the best way to cut it?
Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife, clean between slices.

Can I use canned fruit?
Yes—drain well and pat dry to avoid soggy results.

How long does the crust need to cool?
At least 30 minutes before adding frosting.

What fruits work best?
Berries, kiwi, peaches, and grapes hold up well.

Can I freeze this?
Not recommended after assembly—frosting and fruit don’t thaw well.

Can kids help decorate?
Absolutely! It’s a great edible art project.

Can I use chocolate chips in the crust?
Yes—adds a fun twist to the sugar cookie base.

🏁 Conclusion
Fresh Fruit Pizza is a stunning, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s super easy to make and endlessly customizable. The soft cookie base, creamy frosting, and juicy fruit combine for a cool, refreshing treat that’s perfect for warm weather or celebrations of any kind. 🍓🍊🥝

It’s sweet, colorful, and guaranteed to be the star of the dessert table. Just slice, serve, and enjoy the fruity fun!