Description
Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, topped with creamy cheese frosting and a vibrant assortment of fresh fruits. This recipe combines a soft cookie base with a luscious cream cheese frosting and colorful fruit toppings to create a visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for parties, gatherings, or a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup grapes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined to form a dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Slightly flatten each dough ball using the back of a spoon to create a round cookie shape.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the shaped cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden color. Once baked, remove the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy and well combined.
- Assemble the Cookies: After the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of each cookie, ensuring an even coverage.
- Add the Fruit Topping: Arrange the fresh fruit slices—strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and grapes—on top of the frosting. Use a mix of colors and shapes to create an attractive and appealing presentation. Feel free to customize the fruits based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
- Serve: Serve the assembled Fruit Pizza Cookies immediately to enjoy the freshness. Alternatively, refrigerate them for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to firm up and the fruits to chill.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before adding frosting to prevent melting.
- Use fresh, firm fruits for the best texture and appearance.
- For added flavor, consider brushing the fruit with a light glaze of warmed apricot jam.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a day for optimal freshness.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
