Homemade Fruit Pizza: A Colorful Twist on Classic Desserts
Enjoy delightful Homemade Fruit Pizza with a crisp buttery crust and vibrant fresh fruits. A feast for the eyes and taste buds!
Equipment
- stand mixer
- Pizza pan
- - Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon genuine vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk adjust for spreading consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Toppings
- assorted fresh fruit choose vibrant fruits like strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and peaches
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 1 minute.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, almond extract, baking powder, and salt at medium speed until well combined.
- Add the flour gradually, 1 cup at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Press the dough into a 12” circle on a pizza pan or cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool the crust on the counter for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese and softened butter in the stand mixer bowl and mix for 30 seconds until slightly smooth.
- Incorporate the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat on low until mixed.
- Whip on high for 3 more minutes until the frosting is creamy and luscious.
- Spread the cream cheese topping generously over the cooled crust.
- Decorate with assorted fresh fruits in a beautiful pattern.
Notes
For the best texture, let thawed slices come to room temperature before enjoying or briefly reheat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.