Imagine a dessert that combines the crispy sweetness of a sugar cookie, the creamy richness of cream cheese, and the vibrant burst of fresh summer fruits – all in one irresistible slice! Our Summer Fruit Dessert Pizza is not just a recipe; it's a culinary adventure that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary. Perfect for hot summer days, backyard parties, or when you simply want to treat yourself to something spectacularly delicious, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take the pre-made sugar cookie dough out of the packaging and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a large circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled-out cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If necessary, trim the edges to create a neat circle.
- Bake the cookie dough in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
- While the cookie crust is cooling, prepare the cream cheese topping. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookie crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top using a spatula.
- Wash and prepare your assorted fresh fruits. Slice the strawberries and kiwi, and keep the blueberries whole. You can also use other seasonal fruits like peaches or raspberries if desired.
- Arrange the prepared fruits on top of the cream cheese layer in a decorative pattern. Feel free to get creative with your arrangement!
- Once the fruit is arranged, you can chill the dessert pizza in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set the cream cheese layer slightly.
- After chilling, slice the dessert pizza into 8 equal pieces and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing Summer Fruit Dessert Pizza!
Tips
- Choose ripe, seasonal fruits for the most intense flavors and most attractive presentation.
- Make sure your cream cheese is thoroughly softened to create a smooth, creamy layer.
- If you want a more uniform look, use a pizza cutter to slice the dessert precisely.
- For extra elegance, you can lightly dust the finished dessert with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prepare the cookie base and cream cheese layer in advance to save time during assembly.
- Keep the dessert chilled until just before serving to maintain the freshness of the fruits.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations to create your unique version of this dessert pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 50mg
