Fresh fruit pizza is a delightful dessert that combines a crispy cookie crust with layers of creamy filling and colorful fruits. It is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you are entertaining guests or simply enjoying a sweet snack. With endless variations of crusts, fillings, and toppings, you can customize your fresh fruit pizza to suit your taste preferences. Let's dive into the world of fresh fruit pizza and explore the secrets to creating a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
FRESH FRUIT PIZZA
This delicious recipe allows you to make use of the fresh fruits available during the summer, even as far north as Wisconsin! This is nice to serve to company because it's very colorful, and it's a good complement to brunch. -Doris Sather, Strum, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press dough into a 14- or 16-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool. , For filling, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and whipped topping. Spread over crust. , For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and juices until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Set aside 1/2 cup; spread remaining warm glaze over filling. , Arrange fruit over pizza; brush with reserved glaze. Chill until serving. (Note: If making a day ahead, substitute another seasonal fruit for bananas.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CREAM CHEESE DESSERT PIZZA WITH FRESH FRUIT
Perfect for any summer get-together and ALWAYS disappears quickly. Also super easy to make...although the freshest fruit is a must! Cooking time includes chilling time (best served chilled).
Provided by mac-n-zee
Categories Tarts
Time 3h20m
Yield 1 13x9 in pan, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Crust: slice the cookie dough into 1/4 to 1/3 in pieces and spread onto buttered (13 in or so) pizza pan using wet fingers. Bake @ 350 til light brown - usually 12-14 minutes.
- Glaze: Mix 1/2 cup sugar with 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch, then Stir in OJ and pineapple juice. Cook in saucepan, stirring 'til thick. Cover & refrigerate.
- Filling: Mix 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar & 1 tsp vanilla and spread on baked cookie crust.
- Top with sliced fresh fruit as desired. Pour glaze over fruit (I like to spread it evenly using a silicon brush or flexible spatula) and chill in refrigerator.
FRESH FRUIT PIZZA
Make and share this Fresh Fruit Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KPD123
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a pizza pan or pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press cookie dough evenly on bottom of pan to form a crust.
- Bake 16 to 20 minutes on 350 degrees until golden brown. Allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese.
- Stir jelly until smooth. Brush jelly over fruit. Keep refrigerated until served.
- To serve, cut into wedges.
FRESH FRUIT PIZZA WITH LEMON CURD (5 WW PTS.)
another treasure from Cooking Light Magazine It's a low fat version of the traditional cookie dough, creamcheese and fruit pizza. It's just as tasty though!
Provided by Bri22
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- to make lemon curd: Combine the first three ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk Cook with a whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture is light in color (about three minutes) Stir in lemon juice and butter, cook for five minutes or until mixture thinly coats the back of a spoon, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Cool.
- Cover and chill (the mixture will thicken as it cools).
- this makes 1 1/3 cup so just freeze what you dont use for this recipe To make Pizza: Preheat oven to 350 press dough into a 12 inch pizza pan coated with cooking spray bake at 350 for 12 minutes or until golden brown cool completely preheat broiler spread jam over crust spread lemon curd over jam arrange raspberries, blackberries, strawberry slices, and plum slices on top sprinkle sugar over top broil for 3 minutes 12 servings (wedges).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 206.6, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 27.6, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- For the best results, use cold dough and chilled cream cheese.
- If you don't have a large enough bowl to mix the cream cheese mixture, you can divide it between two smaller bowls.
- To make the fruit pizza ahead of time, prepare the crust and cream cheese mixture up to 2 days in advance. Cover each tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- If you're using fresh fruit, be sure to wash and dry it thoroughly before slicing.
- You can use any type of fruit you like, but berries, melon, and bananas are all popular choices.
- If you want to get creative, you can use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the fruit.
- To make the fruit pizza easier to slice, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Fruit pizza is a delicious and refreshing dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dessert, give fruit pizza a try!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #north-american #desserts #lunch #snacks #fruit #american #oven #refrigerator #potluck #dinner-party #finger-food #holiday-event #kid-friendly #picnic #easter #dietary #christmas #new-years #independence-day #st-patricks-day #berries #blueberries #raspberries #strawberries #brunch #superbowl #taste-mood #sweet #to-go #equipment #presentation #served-cold
You'll also love