This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe is delicious, light, and perfect summer dessert! It starts with a sugar cookie crust, topped with a simple cream cheese frosting, and delicious fresh fruit.
If summer had a signature dessert, this sugar cookie fruit pizza would be it. Think buttery sugar cookie crust, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, and layered with fresh, colorful fruit. It’s bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet—basically the edible version of sunshine on a plate.
This easy fruit pizza recipe is perfect for cookouts, birthday parties, bridal showers, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that doesn’t require a pastry degree to make. Plus, it’s totally customizable. Whether you go for a rainbow pattern, stick to red and blue for the Fourth of July, or let your kids go wild with their own creations—there’s no wrong way to dress this up.
The Story Behind This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Let me take you back to high school Home Ec class—yes, back when we were learning to sew pillows, boil pasta, and manage imaginary budgets. One day, we were assigned to make this fruit pizza with cream cheese frosting, and the moment I tasted that sweet sugar cookie base with the creamy topping and juicy fruit? I was hooked.
This wasn’t just some class assignment—it was the beginning of my obsession with food and flavor. I still remember how classmates from other classes would sneak in for a slice. It was my first taste (literally) of how food brings people together. This recipe stuck with me, and it’s still one I whip out whenever I want something quick, nostalgic, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Is a Must-Try
This dessert is one of those classics that never goes out of style. Here’s why:
This easy sugar cookie fruit pizza is one of those recipes that delivers on all fronts—looks, flavor, and ease. It’s not overly sweet, and the cream cheese frosting balances the buttery cookie perfectly. It’s also a great way to use up any extra fruit you’ve got lying around.
It’s also kid-friendly and ideal for getting the little ones involved. My kids love helping me press the cookie dough into the pan and placing the fruit on top. (Do they sneak pieces of kiwi while decorating? Absolutely.)
Hosting a brunch? Bring this. Need a simple Easter dessert? This. Want to show up to the potluck with something that looks fancy but is secretly ridiculously easy? Boom. Fruit pizza.
Ingredients for Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
To make this fruit pizza recipe with cream cheese frosting, you’ll need just a few ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough– I often use Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough for convenience.
(Shortcut city. No shame in the store-bought game.)
For the frosting:
- 1 block (8 oz) of cream cheese, softened
- ½ to 1 cup powdered sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the fruit topping:
- Fresh strawberries
- Blueberries
- Kiwi
- Mandarin oranges
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
Choose fruit that’s vibrant and holds up well when sliced. Avoid overly watery fruits like watermelon, which can make the cookie soggy.
How to make Fruit Pizza
There are a lot of fruit pizza recipes out there. You have plenty to choose from and I am sure they are all delicious and amazing. But you come to my blog to make your life easier, right? I try to make simple and easy recipes that will make your life easier, not harder. At the same time, my recipes give you the same taste quality that you would get if you spent hours in the kitchen.
When it comes to my fruit pizza recipe, I keep it very simple. I use refrigerated sugar cookie dough (your halfway home). You have to let the dough sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes so it can be easy to work in your pizza pan. Then, I cream the cream cheese with some vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Finally, I top my pizza with various fruit and
WHOO-LA!
You’ve got Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza!
You can use whatever fruit you would like. The only fruit I probably wouldn’t recommend is melon and that is a personal preference (ignore me). I am not a huge fan of honeydew or cantaloupe melon. I keep trying it in hopes I come around to it, but it hasn’t actually happened just yet. It is completely up to you! You can even add nuts if you would like. I did that in my Fall Inspired Fall Pizza which is made with roasted apples, cherries, and candied pecans with a pumpkin cookie crust. I got you covered all year long when it comes to fruit pizza. It is one of my favorite desserts that takes no time at all to make.
Tips for the Best Fruit Pizza
- Chill before serving: After decorating, refrigerate your sugar cookie fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes. It helps the frosting set and makes it easier to slice.
- Use dry fruit: Pat fruit dry with paper towels to keep the crust from getting soggy.
- Slice with a sharp knife: For clean edges, wipe the knife between cuts.
- Want to make it extra? Drizzle with honey or a glaze made from warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.
Variations & Customization Ideas
The beauty of this fruit pizza recipe is that it’s super flexible:
- Seasonal Fruit Swaps: Think pears and pomegranate in winter or peaches and blackberries in summer.
- Mini Fruit Pizzas: Use a muffin pan or shape dough into smaller circles for personal-sized desserts.
- Homemade Cookie Dough: If you’re feeling fancy, use your own sugar cookie recipe.
- Zesty Frosting: Add a little lemon zest or swap vanilla for almond extract for a twist.
This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza recipe, which is made of refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, and fruit can give us pure bliss and send us to a place of euphoria. I encourage you to let this sugar cookie pizza with fruit become the summer dessert recipe that you refer to you year after year! Before you know it, your friend and family will be requesting this dish from you all the time! This easy fruit pizza recipe is perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or a summer cookout. You can also make mini fruit pizza for individual servings.
Commonly Asked Questions
Be sure that you don’t rinse the fruit before because this allows the fruit to wilt. You definitely want to make sure the fruit is as dry as possible. Also, keep the pizza in a cool place. Having it in a warm place could have the fruit release its juices.
Yes. As mentioned previously, I wouldn’t put the fruit on the pizza until closer to serving. To keep it fresh and want to make it ahead of an event. What I would do is bake the cookie crust and set it aside, make the cream cheese frosting and put it in a container, and slice the fruit and set it aside as well.
You can put just about any fruit on the pizza. I typically add all berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries), kiwi, mandarin oranges, and grapes. But you can definitely add peaches, mango, and pineapple. I wouldn’t use bananas.
Similar Recipes
If you like dessert recipes like this, you will enjoy some of the recipes below:
- Strawberry Moscato Tiramisu
- No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits
- Fall-Inspired Fruit Pizza
- Mixed Berry Trifle
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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 10–12 1x
Description
This Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza recipe is made with a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, and topped with various fruit of your choice. This is the perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. Refrigerator Sugar Cookie dough
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c + 1 tbsp. Powdered sugar
- 1/2 tbsp. Vanilla extract
- 3 whole kiwi’s, sliced and peeled
- 1–pint strawberries, sliced
- 2 mandarin oranges
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1/2 c. raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. Spray a 15-17 inch pizza pan or 15X11 rectangular baking sheet with baking spray.
- Spread the sugar cookie dough evenly leaving one inch away from the pan so as the cookie dough bakes it won’t overflow into your oven ( that happened to me). NOTE: I would place aluminum foil on the rack where the pizza will be baked in case it overflows, just in case. Bake for 10 minutes. The cookie dough will be slightly browned. Allow cooling completely.
- Using a handheld electric mixer or standing mixer, add the cream cheese and blend until creamy. Add the powdered sugar slowly and vanilla extract until well mixed and smooth. Spread across the sugar cookie crust. Begin to layer and spread the fruit across the crust as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
Fruit has to b washed before slicing to put on pizza why don’t you do that.
Because it’s common sense. She also didn’t have to tell you to go to the store to buy the ingredients or to make sure your oven works.
My 7th grade Home Ec teacher was also named Mrs. Murphy! Roosevelt Jr. High in Williamsport, PA. ☺️
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