Celebration Fruit Pizza
Berry-topped fruit pizza is the perfect go-to dessert for summer celebrations and parties! It's simple, fresh, refreshing, and colorful--elegant enough for a dinner party, yet simple enough for a quick weeknight dessert. So Celebrate. With a beautiful fruit pizza.
Supplies
SUGAR COOKIE CRUST
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FRESH FRUIT TOPPING
- 4 cups Assorted fresh fruit
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 12" pizza pan
- Rolling Pin
- Oven
- Medium mixing bowl
Make the Crust
In a mixing bowl, cream together:
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
Beat in:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
In a medium bowl, combine:
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture.
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Place dough on an ungreased 12" pizza pan. Roll and press dough to fit pan, building up edges slightly.
Bake crust at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Remove from the oven to cool completely.
Make the Filling
In a medium mixing bowl, combine:
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
Beat until smooth.
Spread over cooled crust.
Top With Fruit
Arrange fruit over filling.
Refrigerate until serving.
Serve
Cut fruit pizza into wedges.
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.