Summer Party Fruit Pizza (Printable)

A colorful treat with a chewy crust, creamy topping, and fresh mixed fruits perfect for summer gatherings.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Cookie Crust

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

12 - 2 cups mixed fresh fruit, sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons apricot jam, optional
14 - 1 tablespoon water, optional

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture, beating until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined without overmixing.
06 - Press cookie dough evenly onto prepared pan, shaping into a circle approximately 1/3 inch thick.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy and spreadable.
09 - Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
10 - Arrange fresh fruit in decorative patterns over frosting layer.
11 - Microwave apricot jam with water for 20 seconds, stir, and brush lightly over fruit for glossy finish if desired.
12 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes impressive but honestly feels too easy, like you're getting away with something delicious.
  • Your hands stay mostly clean since you're building rather than cooking complicated techniques.
  • The frosting-to-fruit ratio is forgiving, so there's no stressing about perfection.
  • Everyone at the table suddenly becomes a kid again, picking their favorite fruit off the pizza.
02 -
  • Soft fruits like ripe strawberries and peaches release juice that soaks into the frosting and softens the crust; stick with firm varieties unless you're serving within an hour.
  • Slice your fruit into similar-sized pieces so each bite has the right ratio of fruit to frosting to crust, and nothing feels unbalanced.
  • The crust and frosting can be made a full day ahead, but add the fruit just before serving so everything stays fresh and crisp.
  • If the frosting is too soft to spread, chill it for 15 minutes; if it's too stiff, let it sit at room temperature and stir occasionally.
03 -
  • Softening your butter and cream cheese in the morning means you're ready to go whenever you have time, no waiting around for temperature changes.
  • Pat your cut fruit dry with paper towels before arranging it; any surface moisture is the enemy of crispness.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, assemble it on a pizza pan so you can slide it straight onto a serving board or platter without transferring it.
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