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Easy Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe with Zesty Lemon Frosting Perfect for Summer

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie base topped with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting and fresh seasonal fruit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ½ cup kiwi slices (optional)
  • ½ cup raspberries or blackberries

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Mix in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Transfer dough onto a 9-inch pizza pan. Press dough evenly to the edges, creating a smooth, flat surface. Poke the surface lightly with a fork to prevent bubbles during baking.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-18 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set. Avoid overbaking.
  6. Transfer pan to a cooling rack and let the cookie cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. While the cookie cools, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese and ½ cup softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  8. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing well. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until frosting is thick but spreadable.
  9. Spread the lemon frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
  10. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and raspberries evenly on top of the frosting.
  11. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the frosting and make slicing cleaner.

Notes

Ensure the cookie base is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too runny, add more powdered sugar to thicken. Do not overbake the cookie base to keep it soft but sturdy. Uniform fruit slices help prevent sliding. Chill assembled pizza before serving for best results.

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Keywords: sugar cookie fruit pizza, lemon frosting, summer dessert, easy fruit pizza, sugar cookie base, fresh fruit topping

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