This easy fruit pizza recipe is a kid-approved, budget-friendly dessert made with a sugar cookie crust, tangy cream cheese frosting, and fresh fruit. 👇👇
Why You'll Love This Recipe
It’s the kind of crowd-pleasing, picky eater-approved treat that’s fun to make and perfect for school nights, birthdays, or last-minute get-togethers.
- Totally customizable with whatever fruit you have on hand
- Buttery sugar cookie crust bakes up soft and golden
- Cream cheese frosting adds sweet, tangy contrast
- Made with pantry staples and real food ingredients
- Looks fancy but it’s a no-fuss dessert even kids can help with
- Can be made ahead for BBQs, brunch, or back-to-school parties
Recipe Review:
"Tastes even better when made ahead and served later after the frosting has soaked in and made the crust softer!" - Emily
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Recipe Ingredients
- 16 oz refrigerated cookie dough – let soften 1 hour at room temp
- 8 oz cream cheese – softened
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter – softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract – or almond extract
- 1½ cups sliced strawberries
- 2 kiwis – peeled and sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 9 oz canned mandarin orange segments – pat dry with paper towel to avoid soggy crust
Tip: You can swap in grapes, raspberries, mango, or cherries—just keep everything fresh, not frozen.
Step By Step Instructions 👇👇
STEP 1: Bake the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Press 16 oz refrigerated cookie dough into a greased or lined pizza pan.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Let cool completely.
STEP 2: Make the Frosting
In a bowl, beat together:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer.
STEP 3: Frost the Crust
Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
STEP 4: Decorate with Fruit
Wash and prep:
- 1½ cups sliced strawberries
- 2 sliced kiwis
- ½ cup blueberries
- 9 oz drained mandarin oranges
Arrange in rings from outer edge to center
STEP 5: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate until ready to serve, or slice and enjoy immediately.
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean slices.
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Recipe Tips
- Pat fruit dry to prevent soggy crust
- Let cookie crust cool completely before frosting
- Use fresh fruit only—frozen fruit gets mushy
- For smooth frosting, sift powdered sugar before mixing
- This is a great make-ahead meal component—frost the cookie and slice the fruit in advance for zero decision-making on party day
- Want a festive dessert version? Try my 4th of July fruit pizza!
Reader Recipe Tip:
"I added 2 heaping spoonfuls of marshmallow cream, delish!" - Dawn
What To Serve With
- Serve after a sheet pan quesadilla or slow cooker Bbq ribs
- Add to a dessert board with cookies and brownies
- Pair with lemonade or iced tea for summer parties
- Bring to potlucks or picnics for a no-fail dessert
Want to make it part of a full stress-free meal? Serve fruit pizza after one of these simple weeknight meals:
- Sheet Pan Fajitas – a no-fuss dinner
- Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos – great for leftovers ideas
- Unstuffed Pepper Casserole – a total mom-approved recipe
How to Store Leftovers
- Store in an airtight container or wrap tightly with plastic
- Keep in the fridge up to 3 days
- Crust may soften over time from fruit moisture
- This isn’t freezer-friendly, but you can slice extras and pack them into airtight lunchboxes for a fun picky eater recipe win.
FAQs
Yes! It’s even better when made a few hours ahead. Chill until ready to serve.
Absolutely—use about 16 oz of your favorite sugar cookie dough recipe.
Strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mandarin oranges, raspberries, mango, and grapes all work great. Just avoid frozen fruit.
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Fruit Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz refrigerated cookie dough - softened at room temperature for 1 hr
- 8 oz cream cheese - softened to room temperature
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter - softened to room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- 2 kiwis - skin removed and sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 9 oz canned mandarin orange sections - drained and pat dry with a paper towel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a round pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Let the 16 oz refrigerated cookie dough sit at room temperature to help it soften. Use the palm of your hand and fingertips to press it out into the shape of the pizza pan. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely before adding frosting.
- In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 Tbsp softened unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer. It will be clumpy at first then turn smooth and creamy after 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting on the cooled sugar cookie with a spatula. Leave a little bit of cookie exposed around the edges.
- Wash and slice 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries, 2 sliced kiwis, ½ cup blueberries, and 9 oz canned mandarin orange sections. Arrange the fruit in circles, starting with the outer edge and working inward until you reach the center. Serve immediately or place the sugar cookie in the fridge until ready to serve. Slice the fruit pizza using a knife or pizza cutter.
Recipe Notes:
- Pat fruit dry before decorating
- Cool crust completely before frosting
- Use only fresh fruit—no frozen
Nutrition Info
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
Lisa Heyn says
What size pizza pan?
Andi Anne says
I used a 12" pizza pan. If you use a smaller one you'll get a thicker crust which is also fine! Might need to cook a bit longer.