Can I make fruit pizza ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the sugar cookie crust a day in advance and store it covered at room temperature. The frosting can also be made ahead and refrigerated. Assemble with fruit the day you plan to serve it to maintain freshness and texture.

What if I don’t have a pizza pan?

No problem! You can press the dough into a circle or square on a baking sheet, or use a 9x13 inch pan for a thinner rectangular version. Just monitor the bake time closely.

Can I freeze fruit pizza?

While you can freeze the baked cookie crust on its own, I don’t recommend freezing the fully assembled fruit pizza, as the fruit and frosting don’t hold up well after thawing.

What are some fun variations?

Consider using a chocolate chip cookie base like in my Chocolate Brownie Cake for a richer twist. You can also create mini individual fruit pizzas using muffin tins—perfect for parties and easy portion control!

How do I keep the fruit from sliding off when serving?

Chilling the assembled pizza for 30 minutes before serving helps the frosting set slightly, which keeps the fruit in place. Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices.

Easy Homemade Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust (Perfect for Summer!)

Name: Easy Homemade Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust (Perfect for Summer!)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 49 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 3 cups assorted sliced fresh fruits

Description

Soft sugar cookie crust topped with creamy tangy frosting and fresh colorful fruits. A perfect summer dessert for parties or picnics.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp cornstarch

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened

3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

3 cups assorted sliced fresh fruits

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

2. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Chill dough 20 minutes.

4. Press dough onto greased 12-inch pizza pan into 9-10 inch circle.

5. Bake at 350°F for 17-19 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

6. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.

7. Spread frosting on cooled crust.

8. Top with sliced fresh fruits. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use lemon juice on fruits like apples and bananas to prevent browning.

You can make crust and frosting ahead; assemble with fruit on the day of serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Fruit Pizza, Sugar Cookie Crust, Summer Dessert