A fruit pizza on a round cookie crust with creamy frosting and a rainbow of sliced fruit arranged neatly.
Fruit pizza is sweet, creamy, and the prettiest dessert on the table. You get a soft cookie crust, a tangy-sweet frosting, and fresh fruit on top. This fruit pizza is perfect for showers, brunch, and any party where you want something fun and easy.
Introduction
The standout trick is chilling the crust before frosting. That keeps the frosting smooth and helps the fruit stay in place. A quick jam glaze makes it shiny and bakery-style.
Why You’ll Love This Fruit Pizza
- Party-perfect: Bright, colorful, and fun to slice.
- Easy dessert: Simple steps, no tricky baking.
- Make-ahead friendly: Prep crust and frosting ahead.
- Customizable: Use any fruit you love.
- Kid-approved: Sweet, creamy, and fresh.
Ingredients for the Best Fruit Pizza
Image: Ingredients on a counter including cookie crust ingredients, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and assorted fruit.
Cookie Crust
- Flour (2 1/4 cups)
- Baking powder (1 tsp)
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Butter (3/4 cup, softened)
- Sugar (3/4 cup)
- Egg (1)
- Vanilla (2 tsp)
Frosting
- Cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- Butter (2 Tbsp, softened)
- Powdered sugar (1 1/4 cups)
- Vanilla (1 tsp)
Fruit + Optional Glaze
- Mixed fruit (3–4 cups)
- Optional: Jam (2 Tbsp) + water (1 Tbsp), warmed
Fruit Pizza Recipe Step-by-Step
Image: Four panel collage showing cookie crust pressed and baked, frosting spread, fruit arranged, and glazing fruit.
- 1. Bake the crust.
Heat oven to 350°F. Press dough into a 10–12-inch circle. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- 2. Make frosting.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- 3. Assemble.
Spread frosting on cooled crust. Arrange fruit.
- 4. Glaze and chill.
Brush with warmed jam glaze if using. Chill 30 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Fruit Pizza
- Cool crust fully: Prevents melty frosting.
- Pat fruit dry: Keeps it fresh and not watery.
- Chill before slicing: Cleaner slices.
Storing
- Fridge: Store 2–3 days (covered). Best within 24 hours.
Reader Review
“This was the cutest dessert and so easy. Everyone wanted a photo before eating!”
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