Classic Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze
A colorful dessert pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze and fresh seasonal fruits. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 38 minutes layers softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, large egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup, softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup, sliced strawberries
- 1 cup, peeled and sliced kiwi
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour with 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 3: Press dough evenly into a greased 12-inch pizza pan, creating a slight edge. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 4: For the glaze, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Step 5: Spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the cooled crust. Arrange 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup sliced kiwi, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments decoratively on top.
- Step 6: Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the glaze to set.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Classic Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 38 minutes (20 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Classic Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Classic Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Classic Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Classic Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
