cream cheese fruit dessert pizza

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Cream Cheese Topping

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit Toppings

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup grapes, halved

Glaze

• 1/4 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Roll out the sugar cookie dough on a greased pizza pan or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape it into a large circle about 12 inches in diameter.
   • Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Topping:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
3. Arrange the Fruit:
   • Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and grapes on top of the cream cheese layer in a visually appealing pattern.
4. Prepare the Glaze:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and water over low heat until melted and smooth.
   • Brush the glaze over the fruit to give it a shiny appearance and to keep the fruit from drying out.
5. Serve:
   • Cut the dessert pizza into slices and serve immediately.

Tips

• Fruit Variety: You can use any variety of fresh fruits you like. Other options include raspberries, pineapple, or peaches.
• Crust Alternative: If you prefer, you can use a homemade sugar cookie recipe for the crust.
• Chilling: For best results, chill the dessert pizza in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to help the cream cheese set.

Enjoy your delicious and colorful Cream Cheese Fruit Dessert Pizza!