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Homemade Fruit Pizza

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A colorful, scrumptious dessert that combines a soft cookie base with cream cheese frosting and an assortment of fresh fruits.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon genuine vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Assorted fresh fruit to top (like berries, kiwi, banana slices, and peaches)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3 cups of all-purpose flour.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to your butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Lightly grease or line a baking sheet (about 12″x18″) with parchment paper. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the pan.
  7. Slide your sheet into the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
  8. Once baked, remove the cookie base from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
  9. In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened salted butter until fluffy.
  10. Gradually mix in 2 cups of powdered sugar, the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, and 1–2 tablespoons of milk.
  11. Once the cookie base is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
  12. Arrange your fresh fruits on top of the frosting in a colorful and creative way.

Notes

You can customize the fruit toppings based on what’s in season for the best flavor.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, dessert, summer treat, colorful dessert, easy dessert

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