Description
These Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional fruit pizza, combining the flavors of sugar cookies, creamy cheesecake, and a vibrant assortment of fresh fruits. Perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Cookie Base:
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the cookie dough into rounds and bake.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Assemble the Cookies: Spread cream cheese mixture on cooled cookies and top with sliced fruits in a decorative pattern.
- Optional Glaze: Brush warmed apricot jam over the fruit for a glossy finish.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cookies before serving for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- Use any combination of seasonal fruit you like.
- Best enjoyed on the same day of preparation.
- For convenience, pre-sliced fruits can be used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
