Print

Fresh Fruit Pizza on Giant Sugar Cookie

fresh fruit pizza - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy dessert featuring a giant sugar cookie base topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and fresh, colorful fruit. Perfect for celebrations and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (about 16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (to sprinkle on top)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon apricot jam or honey (to glaze fruit and add shine)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Unroll or break apart the sugar cookie dough and press it evenly onto the lined baking sheet, forming a giant circle about 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. Make sure the edges are slightly thicker so it holds the toppings well. Sprinkle the top lightly with granulated sugar for a subtle crunch.
  3. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Watch closely after 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. The cookie should be golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  4. Cool the cookie completely on a wire rack. You can speed this up by placing the cookie in the fridge for 20-30 minutes if you’re in a hurry.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie base using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  7. Rinse and slice the strawberries and kiwi, rinse blueberries, and drain mandarin segments well. Arrange the fruit artistically over the frosting.
  8. Optional: Warm a tablespoon of apricot jam or honey in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and brush lightly over the fruit to add shine.
  9. Chill the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill the cookie completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting. Choose firm, fresh fruit and keep it dry to avoid sogginess. Cut the cookie while chilled with a serrated knife for clean slices. Avoid overloading with fruit to maintain cookie integrity.

Nutrition

Keywords: fresh fruit pizza, giant sugar cookie, cream cheese frosting, easy dessert, fruit dessert, summer dessert, crowd-pleaser

Find it online: https://prismtaste.com/fresh-fruit-pizza-on-giant-sugar-cookie-recipe-easy-and-delicious-dessert-idea/