Picky Eater's Fruit Pizza
Create a colorful and fun Fruit Pizza by spreading cream cheese frosting on a sugar cookie crust. Arrange slices of kid-friendly fruits like strawberries, pineapple, and kiwi on top. Serve chilled for a delightful and customizable dessert that's sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Equipment
- Pizza pan or stone or large cookie sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Standing mixer with paddle attachment or hand held electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
- 1 roll 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- Flour for dusting to prevent sticking
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Rainbow Fruit Toppings:
- Assorted fruits such as strawberries mandarin oranges, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, and pineapple, sliced or chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Optional: additional fruits like grapes mango, or blackberries
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or fruit jelly
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-inch pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cookie Crust:
- Roll out or press out the sugar cookie dough into a large circle about 1/4 inch thick directly onto your cookie surface.
- As needed, press it evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
Bake the Crust:
- Place the pizza pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl or a standing mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
Assemble the Fruit Pizza:
- Once the cookie crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Arrange the sliced or chopped fruits on top of the frosting in a rainbow pattern, starting with the outer edge and working your way towards the center. Let your creativity shine!
- Feel free to mix and match fruits to create a colorful and vibrant rainbow effect.
Optional Glaze:
- If desired, heat the apricot preserves or fruit jelly with water in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Brush the glaze over the arranged fruits on the pizza to add shine and prevent them from drying out. This step is optional but adds a nice finishing touch.
- Serve immediately to avoid a soggy cookie crust!