Fruit Pizza

Summer desserts have been on my mind. The weather has been so gorgeous, and when the sun comes out, and those summer fruits are at their peak, this is such a great recipe to showcase all of those flavors.

It's got a soft, buttery cookie crust, a layer of fluffy, sweet cream cheese, and TONS of gorgeous, seasonal summer fruit. And it's so much fun to make!

My kids' eyes nearly popped out of their heads when they saw this. Can you blame them?? It's like a beautiful rainbow! Such a stunning presentation, but really so simple.

This recipe would be perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July if you just used red, white, & blue fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, white peaches, or star fruit. You could even arrange the fruit to look like the American flag!

Here's Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fruit pizza is bright, colorful, and looks great on any dessert table.
• The sugar cookie crust is soft and buttery, the cream cheese frosting is creamy and tangy, and the fresh fruit gives it a juicy, refreshing finish.
• You can easily customize it. Use any fruit that's in season and arrange it in circles, stripes, wedges, or any pattern you like. Make it as simple or fancy as you want.
• Best of all, you can make it ahead in steps, so putting it together is quick and easy.

Ingredients You'll Need

The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains the full list with all of the amounts. Refer to that when you're cooking.

For the Crust

• Soft and chewy sugar cookie dough: The base of the fruit pizza. It should be tender enough to slice but sturdy enough to hold the frosting and fruit.

For the Toppings

• Cream cheese frosting: This creamy, tangy layer balances the sweet cookie crust and goes well with fresh fruit. You might not need all of it, depending on how thick you want the frosting.
• Fresh strawberries: Sweet, juicy, and colorful. Slice them thinly so they are easy to arrange and slice through.
• Mandarin orange segments: These add a bright citrus flavor and a pop of orange color. You can use canned or fresh, just make sure they are well-drained.
• Fresh kiwis: They're tart, sweet, and look great on the frosting. Peel and slice them before adding.
• Fresh blueberries: Perfect for filling small spaces and adding deep blue-purple color.
• Fresh grapes: Cut them in half before adding so they fit better and are easier to eat.
• Fresh raspberries: They're soft, bright, and pretty. Cutting them in half helps them fit into your design.
• Fresh mint: This is optional, but it makes a nice garnish and adds a fresh touch.

For the Glaze

• Apricot jelly: Adds a light, fruity flavor and a nice shine to the glaze. Apricot is a good choice because its color is subtle and doesn't overpower the fruit.
• Honey: Sweetens the glaze and gives the fruit a glossy finish.

Helpful Tips and Tricks

• Be sure the crust is completely cool before adding the frosting. This keeps the cream cheese layer fluffy and smooth.
• Drain juicy fruit well before putting it on the pizza. Too much liquid can make the frosting watery.
• Slice the fruit evenly so each piece of fruit pizza cuts cleanly.
• For the best look, pick fruits with a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.
• Add delicate fruits like raspberries last so they don't get crushed while you arrange everything.

Fruit Ideas

You can use almost any fruit you like, as long as it's not too watery.

Great options include:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Kiwi
• Mandarin oranges
• Grapes
• Mango
• Pineapple
• Peaches
• Nectarines

It's best to avoid fruits that brown quickly, like bananas and apples, unless you plan to serve the fruit pizza right away.