Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza – A Colorful, Crowd-Pleasing Dessert

A chewy sugar cookie crust topped with velvety cream cheese frosting and fresh, vibrant fruit—it’s a sweet and refreshing favorite for any occasion!

🎉 Introduction

This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a dessert that does it all—it’s fun to make, beautiful to serve, and irresistibly tasty. With a soft sugar cookie base, rich cream cheese frosting, and a rainbow of juicy fruit, it’s as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. 🍇🍓🫐

Perfect for birthdays, BBQs, bridal showers, or anytime you want a bright and easy crowd-pleaser. You can decorate it with any fruit you love—seasonal or year-round—and it always turns out stunning!

🛒 Ingredients

(Serves 10–12)

🍪 Sugar Cookie Crust

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or citrus zest for extra flavor

🍰 Cream Cheese Frosting

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

🍓 Fruit Topping (Customize as you like!)

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

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. On a parchment-lined pizza pan or baking sheet, press cookie dough into a 10–12 inch circle.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and set.
4. Cool completely before adding toppings.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

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

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled crust.
2. Arrange fruit in a decorative pattern (circular, rainbow, stripes—get creative!).
3. For shine, lightly brush with warmed apricot jam or drizzle a little honey.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

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

🥄 Variations

• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free cookie dough
• Mini Pizzas: Use mini tart pans or divide dough for personal-sized fruit pizzas
• Dairy-Free: Use vegan cream cheese and plant-based butter
• Holiday Themes: Red and green fruit for Christmas, berries for the 4th of July
• Chocolate Base: Add mini chocolate chips to the dough or cocoa powder to frosting

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store covered for up to 3 days
• Make Ahead: Bake and frost crust in advance, add fruit right before serving
• Freezer: Freeze just the crust if needed (fruit doesn’t freeze well)

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I make it with homemade cookie dough?
   Absolutely! Any sugar cookie recipe works great.
2. Does it get soggy?
   A little over time—add fruit just before serving for best texture.
3. What if I don’t have a pizza pan?
   Use a baking sheet or even a round cake pan.
4. Can I use Cool Whip instead of frosting?
   Yes—just know it’s lighter and a bit less stable.
5. How do I keep fruit from browning?
   Toss banana or apple slices in lemon juice before placing.
6. Can I make this dairy-free?
   Yes—use vegan alternatives for cream cheese and butter.
7. Is this very sweet?
   It’s balanced! The tangy frosting offsets the sweet crust and fruit.
8. Can I do a chocolate version?
   Yes! Add cocoa powder to frosting or drizzle with chocolate sauce.
9. How can I add crunch?
   Sprinkle with chopped nuts, granola, or crushed pretzels.
10. Can I use canned fruit?
    Yes—just drain it well to avoid sogginess.

🏁 Conclusion

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a deliciously simple dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want something sweet and colorful, this treat always delivers—fresh, creamy, and loaded with fruit. 🍓✨

Make it your own with seasonal fruits and creative patterns, then slice it up and enjoy the smiles!

Adam

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza – A Colorful, Crowd-Pleasing Dessert

This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a dessert that does it all—it’s fun to make, beautiful to serve, and irresistibly tasty. With a soft sugar cookie base, rich cream cheese frosting, and a rainbow of juicy fruit, it’s as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. 🍇🍓🫐 Perfect for birthdays, BBQs, bridal showers, or anytime you want a bright and easy crowd-pleaser. You can decorate it with any fruit you love—seasonal or year-round—and it always turns out stunning!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Serves 10–12

🍪 Sugar Cookie Crust

• 1 roll 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or citrus zest for extra flavor

🍰 Cream Cheese Frosting

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

🍓 Fruit Topping (Customize as you like!)

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

Method

 

Step 1: Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. On a parchment-lined pizza pan or baking sheet, press cookie dough into a 10–12 inch circle.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and set.
4. Cool completely before adding toppings.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

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

Step 3: Assemble the Pizza

1. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled crust.
2. Arrange fruit in a decorative pattern (circular, rainbow, stripes—get creative!).
3. For shine, lightly brush with warmed apricot jam or drizzle a little honey.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free cookie dough

Mini Pizzas: Use mini tart pans or divide dough for personal-sized fruit pizzas

Dairy-Free: Use vegan cream cheese and plant-based butter

Holiday Themes: Red and green fruit for Christmas, berries for the 4th of July

Chocolate Base: Add mini chocolate chips to the dough or cocoa powder to frosting

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store covered for up to 3 days

Make Ahead: Bake and frost crust in advance, add fruit right before serving

Freezer: Freeze just the crust if needed (fruit doesn’t freeze well)

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I make it with homemade cookie dough?
Absolutely! Any sugar cookie recipe works great.

Does it get soggy?
A little over time—add fruit just before serving for best texture.

What if I don’t have a pizza pan?
Use a baking sheet or even a round cake pan.

Can I use Cool Whip instead of frosting?
Yes—just know it’s lighter and a bit less stable.

How do I keep fruit from browning?
Toss banana or apple slices in lemon juice before placing.

Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes—use vegan alternatives for cream cheese and butter.

Is this very sweet?
It’s balanced! The tangy frosting offsets the sweet crust and fruit.

Can I do a chocolate version?
Yes! Add cocoa powder to frosting or drizzle with chocolate sauce.

How can I add crunch?
Sprinkle with chopped nuts, granola, or crushed pretzels.

Can I use canned fruit?
Yes—just drain it well to avoid sogginess.

🏁 Conclusion
Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a deliciously simple dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want something sweet and colorful, this treat always delivers—fresh, creamy, and loaded with fruit. 🍓✨

Make it your own with seasonal fruits and creative patterns, then slice it up and enjoy the smiles!