Description
A fun and festive Easter dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie crust, a creamy vanilla-flavored cream cheese frosting, and fresh colorful fruit. Perfect for spring gatherings, brunches, and Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
- For the Sugar Cookie Base: 1 batch sugar cookie dough (homemade or store-bought)
- For the Frosting: 12 oz cream cheese, 6 tbsp butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Fruit Topping: Strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, grapes (or your choice of colorful fruit)
- Optional Garnish: Honey or apricot preserves for glaze, fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Base: Roll out sugar cookie dough into an egg shape and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread frosting over the cooled cookie base and decorate with fresh fruit in a fun pattern.
- Optional Glaze: Lightly brush fruit with warm honey or apricot preserves for shine.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use a pizza cutter for even slices.
- Avoid watery fruits like watermelon to prevent sogginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American