How do I keep my fruit pizza recipe from getting soggy?

Easy. Dry your fruit well with a towel before you put it on. And don’t skip the frosting it keeps the crust from soaking up the juices. I always add the fruit just before serving. Works every time.

Can I make this fruit pizza recipe ahead of time?

Sure you can. Bake the crust and mix the frosting the night before. Keep them separate. When you’re ready to wow the family, just frost and add your fruit. Tastes fresh, looks beautiful.

What fruits are best for this fruit pizza recipe?

Whatever you’ve got, really. Strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes use what looks good. Sometimes I use peaches or pineapple. The best fruit is the kind you already love.

Can I make this fruit pizza recipe gluten-free?

Absolutely. Grab a good gluten-free flour blend at the store and use it instead of regular flour. It still turns out soft and delicious nobody even notices the swap.

Why did my frosting turn out runny on my fruit pizza recipe?

Happens to the best of us. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are soft but not melting. If it’s still too thin, pop the bowl in the fridge for a bit. That always helps.

Fruit Pizza Recipe: A Perfect & Easy Dessert

Name: Fruit Pizza Recipe: The Ultimate Foolproof Guide
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 39 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; ; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 and 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ; 2–3 cups fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, oranges—whatever you have

Description

Fruit pizza recipe just like Nonna Teresa makes—soft sugar cookie crust, rich cream cheese frosting, and a mountain of colorful fruit. Simple, joyful, and always gone in minutes.

Ingredients

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For the cookie crust:

1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 and 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the topping:

2–3 cups fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, oranges—whatever you have

Instructions

1. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat again.

3. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined. Sticky dough is good!

4. Cover and chill dough 20 minutes while you preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

5. Press dough into a pizza pan with your hands—don’t worry about perfect edges.

6. Bake 17–19 minutes, just until the edges look a little golden. Let cool completely.

7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, beat until creamy.

8. Spread frosting over the cooled crust.

9. Arrange fruit on top any way you like—make it neat or make it a happy mess.

10. Slice and serve right away. Watch how fast it disappears!

Notes

Use whatever fruit you have—there are no rules here.

Let the kids help decorate—messy means fun.

Chilling the dough keeps the crust soft and tender.

Block cream cheese works best for thick frosting.

Store leftovers covered in the fridge (if you have any left).

Gluten-free flour works great too!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Category: Fun & Trendy Pizza Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 260
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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