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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Press the sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch pizza pan, forming an even crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let it cool completely.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Arrange the sliced strawberries, kiwi rounds, blueberries, and mandarin oranges on top of the cream cheese layer in a decorative pattern.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the apricot preserves and water until smooth and liquidy.
Brush the warm apricot glaze over the fruit to give it a glossy finish.
Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour to allow it to set.
Slice into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy this fresh and colorful dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.3 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.3 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 2141 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.4 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1316 mg | 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.
