Fresh Fruit Pizza Paula Deen

Indulge in a slice of vibrant sweetness with Paula Deen's Fresh Fruit Pizza—a show-stopping dessert that combines a buttery sugar cookie crust with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a medley of fresh, colorful fruits. This easy-to-make recipe starts with a golden-baked cookie base and is topped with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla for a rich yet light foundation. Layered with an irresistible array of strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and mandarin oranges, each bite bursts with bright, natural flavors. A glossy apricot glaze ties it all together, adding a touch of elegance and sweetness. Perfect for summertime gatherings, brunches, or backyard barbecues, this chilled dessert pizza is as beautiful as it is delicious. With minimal prep time and crowd-pleasing appeal, it’s the ultimate recipe for a fresh fruit dessert that looks as good as it tastes!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
• 2 pieces Kiwi, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 0.5 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges, drained
• 0.25 cup Apricot preserves
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Press the sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch pizza pan, forming an even crust.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let it cool completely.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.

Step 6

Arrange the sliced strawberries, kiwi rounds, blueberries, and mandarin oranges on top of the cream cheese layer in a decorative pattern.

Step 7

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the apricot preserves and water until smooth and liquidy.

Step 8

Brush the warm apricot glaze over the fruit to give it a glossy finish.

Step 9

Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour to allow it to set.

Step 10

Slice into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy this fresh and colorful dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1444.9 grams (1444.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3525

Total Fat 162.30g	208%
Saturated Fat 88.30g	442%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 413mg	138%
Sodium 2141mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 465.40g	169%
Dietary Fiber 12.20g	44%
Total Sugars 338.70g
Protein 35.00g	70%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339mg	26%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1316mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 53.8%