If you want to impress at potlucks this summer, the fruit pizza cookies are the answer. They are handheld, fresh and delicious, and like an easy, unpretentious take on a classic fruit tart. Our version combines the most wonderfully soft & chewy sugar cookie base with a tangy cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit toppings. It’s an especially good recipe for getting kids involved in the kitchen. They love to help decorate the cookies with their favorite fresh fruits. It’s a great way to introduce them to the joy of baking. For more of my favorite desserts that showcase juicy fresh fruit, check out my recipes for French Fruit Tart, Easy Fruit Dip (only 3 ingredients!), Easy Fruit Pizza, Summer Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppy Seed Dressing, and Fruit Salad with Marshmallows and Whipped Cream!
Why We Love This Recipe
The vibrant colors of the fresh fruit toppings make these mini fruit pizzas look as good as they taste. The combination of the buttery sugar cookie crust and the tangy cream cheese frosting is irresistible! With store-bought cookie dough, you can have these mini fruit pizzas ready in no time. However, if you prefer a homemade touch, my homemade sugar cookie dough recipe provides a delicious sugar cookie base that’s easy to make.
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Salted Butter – Softened, for both the cookie dough and frosting. It adds richness and a slightly salty contrast to the sweetness. Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the cookie dough and helps in achieving the perfect chewy texture. Large Egg – Adds moisture and helps bind the dough together. Vanilla Extract – Enhances the flavor of both the cookies and the frosting. All-Purpose Flour – The main structure of the cookie dough. Baking Powder – Helps the cookies rise slightly, giving them a nice soft texture. Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor. Cream Cheese – Softened, for the frosting. It adds tanginess and a creamy texture. Powdered Sugar – Sweetens the frosting without making it grainy. Fresh Fruit – Use your favorite fresh fruits like sliced kiwi, strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, blueberries, and blackberries for topping.
How to Make Mini Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
Tips for Success
Select fresh, juicy fruits for the best flavor and appearance. Berries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges work particularly well. Avoid fruits with high water content (I’m looking at you, watermelon) that might make the cookies soggy. Ensure your cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature before making the frosting. This helps achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly. Do not overbake the cookies. They should be just set and slightly golden brown around the edges. Overbaking can result in a dry and crumbly texture. Get creative with your fruit arrangements. You can make fun patterns or simply pile on a variety of fruits. This is also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen, letting them decorate their own cookies.
Substitutions and Variations
Use any of your favorite fruits. Try peaches, raspberries, or pineapple for a tropical twist. Swap out vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor or lemon extract for a citrusy zing. For a quicker version, use store-bought sugar cookie dough.
More Fruit Cookie Recipes
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