Honey-Lavender Fruit Pizza with Mascarpone
A vibrant fruit pizza featuring a soft sugar cookie crust topped with mascarpone cream and drizzled with honey and lavender for a floral finish. 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
- 1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup, sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup, peeled and sliced kiwi
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp, finely crushed dried culinary lavender
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Step 4: Press the dough evenly into a greased 12-inch pizza pan to form a flat crust.
- Step 5: Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until golden at the edges, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 6: While crust cools, whip 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
- Step 7: Spread the mascarpone cream evenly over the cooled crust.
- Step 8: Arrange 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup sliced kiwi, and 1/2 cup blueberries on top in a decorative pattern.
- Step 9: Mix 2 tbsp honey with 1 tsp finely crushed dried culinary lavender and drizzle gently over the fruit to add floral sweetness.
- Step 10: Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Lavender Fruit Pizza with Mascarpone 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 Honey-Lavender Fruit Pizza with Mascarpone?
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 Honey-Lavender Fruit Pizza with Mascarpone?
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 Honey-Lavender Fruit Pizza with Mascarpone 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 Honey-Lavender Fruit Pizza with Mascarpone?
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.
