When the weather turns warm and you want something sweet but refreshing, fruit pizza is always a winning choice. This bright and cheerful dessert combines a soft cookie crust, smooth cream cheese frosting, and fresh juicy fruits on top. It’s light, beautiful, and tastes like summer on a plate.
What makes this recipe special is how simple it is. You don’t need fancy baking skills or hard-to-find ingredients. Just a handful of basics and fresh fruit, and you’ll have a dessert that looks like it came straight from a bakery display.
Quick Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
Cookie Crust
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Topping (mix & match)
- Strawberries, sliced
- Blueberries
- Kiwi slices
- Mango cubes
- Grapes (halved)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
2. Shape and bake
Press dough into a greased pizza pan or round baking tray, forming a flat circle about ¼-inch thick. Bake for 13–15 minutes until edges turn lightly golden. Let crust cool completely.
3. Prepare cream topping
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
4. Assemble
Spread cream mixture evenly over cooled crust. Arrange fresh fruit on top in any pattern you like — circles, rows, or a colorful mosaic.
5. Chill before serving
Refrigerate for 30 minutes so topping sets and slices cut cleanly.
Helpful Tips
- Always cool crust fully before adding cream layer.
- Pat fruit dry to prevent extra moisture.
- Use a pizza cutter for clean slices.
- For glossy fruit, brush lightly with warmed apricot jam.
Easy Variations
- High-protein version: Mix 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder into cream layer.
- Low-sugar option: Use sugar substitute and unsweetened whipped topping.
- No-bake shortcut: Use a ready sugar cookie crust.
Approximate Nutrition (per slice)
- Calories: 240
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 11g
FAQs
Can I make fruit pizza ahead of time?
Yes, but add fruit just before serving for the freshest look.
What fruits work best?
Firm fruits like berries, kiwi, grapes, and mango hold shape and don’t release too much juice.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep covered in the fridge up to 2 days.
Can I freeze it?
Freezing isn’t recommended because fresh fruit becomes watery after thawing.
This dessert is bright, refreshing, and perfect whenever you want something sweet without feeling heavy. It’s simple enough for beginners but pretty enough to serve at gatherings — the kind of recipe you’ll come back to every summer.
