Layered Fruit Pizza with Cream Cheese Glaze
A colorful dessert pizza featuring a sweet sugar cookie crust topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze and fresh seasonal fruits. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 38 minutes layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter 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
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cups, sliced mixed fresh fruit (kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, mango)
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Step 4: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.
- Step 5: Press the dough evenly into a greased 12-inch pizza pan, smoothing the surface.
- Step 6: Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden and set, then let cool completely.
- Step 7: For the glaze, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Step 8: Spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the cooled crust.
- Step 9: Arrange 2 cups mixed sliced fresh fruit in an attractive pattern over the glaze.
- Step 10: Chill the fruit pizza for 30 minutes before slicing into 8 wedges and serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Layered 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 Layered 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 Layered 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 Layered 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 Layered 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.
