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Fruit Pizza with Shortbread Crust

A delightful dessert featuring a buttery shortbread base topped with creamy frosting and vibrant fresh fruits, perfect for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • Assorted Fresh Fruits, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until combined.
  4. Press the dough into a pizza pan to form the crust.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
  6. Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and an additional teaspoon of vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  8. Arrange assorted fresh fruits on top of the cream cheese layer.
  9. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy mixing. Experiment with different fruits for various flavor profiles.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: fruit pizza, dessert, shortbread crust, summer dessert, easy dessert, frosting, fresh fruits