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Fresh Graduation Party Fruit Pizza Recipe

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A fresh and festive fruit pizza on a chewy sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese spread and vibrant seasonal fruit. Perfect for graduation parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (312 g), sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227 g), softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese (226 g), softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed and dried
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced thin
  • ½ cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • ½ cup raspberries or blackberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to about ¼ inch thickness.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set but soft. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. While crust cools, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream if needed to loosen.
  9. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled crust.
  10. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and optional berries on top in a colorful pattern.
  11. Chill the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cool the crust completely before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent sogginess. Pat fruit dry to avoid excess moisture. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. For gluten-free, substitute half the flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut-based cream cheese and vegan butter.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, graduation party dessert, fresh fruit dessert, easy fruit pizza

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