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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza Sugar Cookie Recipe with Fresh Berries for Perfect Summer Dessert

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie base topped with a light, creamy mixture and fresh berries for a refreshing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) blueberries, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup (150g) raspberries, gently washed
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9- or 10-inch round pizza pan or tart pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. The dough will be thick and slightly crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press evenly across the bottom and slightly up the edges to form a crust about ¼ inch (6mm) thick.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth.
  9. In a separate chilled bowl, whip ½ cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Gradually add ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the cream cheese, then gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.
  11. Spread the creamy topping evenly over the cooled sugar cookie base.
  12. Arrange the fresh berries on top in any pattern you like and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the topping to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

Chill the cookie base completely before spreading the creamy topping to prevent sliding. If crust shrinks during baking, chill dough for 20 minutes before baking. Use fresh, firm berries to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free option, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour but expect a softer texture. For non-dairy version, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie, fresh berries, summer dessert, creamy topping, easy dessert, berry dessert, quick dessert

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