Easy Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Recipe
This Easy Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese is a delightful dessert featuring a soft, buttery crust topped with a creamy vanilla-flavored cream cheese spread and an assortment of fresh, colorful fruits. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing treat, this recipe balances a crisp base with a smooth topping and juicy fruits for a visually stunning and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit Toppings
- 4 kiwis, sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 8 strawberries, divided
- ¼ mango, sliced
- ¼ cup grapes, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the crust dough. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and sugar together for about 5 minutes until the mixture is super soft and fluffy.
- Add wet and dry ingredients. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract and continue blending for a few minutes to incorporate. Then add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough is fully combined and smooth.
- Make the cream cheese frosting. In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
- Chill the dough. Cover the dough bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to help the dough firm up for easier rolling and better texture after baking.
- Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 180ºC (350°F) to prepare for baking the crust.
- Roll out and bake the crust. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough into a circle slightly smaller than your intended fruit pizza size (about 1 inch smaller). Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before adding toppings.
- Assemble the fruit pizza. Spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled crust. Arrange the sliced fruits — kiwis, blueberries, strawberries, mango, and grapes — from the outside toward the center, creating a colorful and inviting presentation.
- Serve and enjoy. Once assembled, cut into slices and serve immediately. This fruit pizza is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the crust and the vibrancy of the fruit.
Notes
- For best results, soften butter and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Use parchment paper when baking to prevent sticking and allow for easy crust removal.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite fresh fruits depending on the season.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking.
- This recipe can be made a few hours ahead but assemble just before serving to keep the crust crisp.
