Fresh Fruit Pizza Recipe with Cream Cheese Glaze

Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

I brought this fruit pizza to my daughter’s class party and it was an instant hit. The base is a soft, sugar cookie-style crust with white chocolate folded into the dough for a subtle sweetness. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy balance, and the fresh fruit on top creates a beautiful, colorful presentation. Use any fruit you like—berries alone work well if you’d rather not do a lot of cutting.

Why This Fruit Pizza Works for Parties

You can’t go wrong with a soft sugar cookie base, a tangy cream cheese frosting and a rainbow of fresh fruit. It’s visually appealing, simple to customize, and fun for kids to help assemble.

• Show-stopping presentation: The colorful fruit makes this dessert stand out at potlucks, picnics and holiday gatherings.
• Customizable: Swap fruit based on season or preference—mango, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are delicious together.
• Kid-friendly: Children enjoy decorating the slices, so it’s a great recipe to make with little helpers.

What You’ll Need

Below is a simple ingredient overview. Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card further down.

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

• All-purpose unbleached flour — can be substituted with a 1:1 gluten-free flour if needed.
• Baking soda — helps the crust rise slightly.
• Salt — balances the sweetness.
• Ground cinnamon — optional, adds a warm note.
• Granulated and brown sugar — combined for flavor and texture.
• Unsalted butter — melted to blend into the batter.
• Egg whites — use whites to reduce fat while keeping structure.
• Unsweetened applesauce — replaces part of the butter for a lighter crust.
• Vanilla extract — or a mix of vanilla and almond if desired.
• White chocolate chips — optional but recommended for extra sweetness and texture.

For the Frosting:

• Cream cheese — reduced-fat varieties work well; soften before mixing.
• Powdered sugar — for a smooth, spreadable frosting.
• Vanilla extract — pure vanilla provides the best flavor.

To Assemble:

• Mango — diced, or substitute peaches, nectarines or apricots when mangoes aren’t in season.
• Kiwis — peeled and diced; halved green grapes also work.
• Berries — strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Pat dry before using so the frosting doesn’t get soggy.

How to Make Fruit Pizza

The steps are straightforward. Prepare the cookie base, make the frosting, then assemble with fresh fruit. Detailed measurements and printable instructions appear in the recipe card below.

• Prepare. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Mix dry ingredients. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Mix wet ingredients. Whisk granulated and brown sugar with melted butter, egg whites, applesauce and vanilla until light.
• Finish the dough. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well blended. Fold in white chocolate chips.
• Bake. Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake 14–16 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

• Make the frosting. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until light and creamy.
• Cut. Cut the cooled cookie slab into 15 large squares, then slice each square diagonally to make triangles.
• Decorate. Spread a thin layer of frosting on each piece, leaving a small edge, then arrange fresh fruit on top.

Tips and Variations

Small adjustments make this recipe easier and more flexible.

• Add liquid sparingly. If the dough seems crumbly after mixing, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
• Avoid over-baking. Aim for a soft, chewy crust—remove from the oven when the edges just begin to brown.
• Make ahead. The cookie crust and frosting can be prepared a day or two in advance. Frost and refrigerate the crust up to 2 days before serving, but add the fruit the day you serve for the freshest presentation.

Proper Storage

Store the fruit pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator. With cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit, it will keep well for 3 to 4 days depending on the fruit used. For best texture and appearance, add fruit just before serving when possible.

More Fresh Fruit Recipes

• Ambrosia fruit salad
• Fruit kabobs
• Strawberry and kiwi pavlovas
• Tropical fruit salad
• Creamy grape salad dessert