Fruit Pizza: 5 Easy Steps for a Delicious Summer Treat

Name: Fruit Pizza: The Ultimate Summer Dessert to Impress
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Optional: ½ tsp almond extract; 8 oz cream cheese (room temp); ¼–⅓ cup powdered sugar (or maple syrup/honey); 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Strawberries; Blueberries; Raspberries; Kiwi; Mango; Grapes; Peaches; Optional: Drizzle of honey

Jump to Recipe

This takes me back—me and my sister fighting over who got to lay the kiwi slices on our mom’s fruit pizza. It was summertime, we were sticky with juice, and that dessert? Absolute magic.

Fruit pizza is the kind of dessert that’s easy, colorful, and makes people say “Whoa, you made that?” It’s perfect for summer because the fruit’s in season, it’s cold and refreshing, and frankly—it’s fun to make. The shape? Doesn’t matter. Round, square, heart-shaped for Valentine’s. You do you.

And the best part? You can personalize the heck out of it. Want tropical? Go pineapple and mango. Going patriotic? Red, white, and blueberries. You’re in charge here.

Fruit Pizza Ingredients: Build the Perfect Base and Toppings

We’re not buying premade dough. This cookie base for fruit pizza? Homemade. But simple.

2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar (adds that caramelly depth to your brown sugar cookie dough)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ½ tsp almond extract for that extra floral note

Cream Cheese Frosting

This is your vanilla cream spread. Sweet, tangy, and luscious. Yes, you can use low-fat cream cheese—I won’t yell.

8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
¼–⅓ cup powdered sugar (or maple syrup/honey for a natural vibe)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Fruit Topping

“What fruit goes best on fruit pizza?” You want color, texture, and balance. Think:

Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Kiwi
Mango
Grapes
Peaches

(Optional) Glaze

Drizzle of honey—this gives shine and a little flavor glue for your fruit design.

Instructions – How To Make Fruit Pizza

1. Prep Your Pan

Use what you’ve got—pizza pan, baking sheet, tart tin. Line with parchment. You want a smooth release and no sticking.

Chef’s tip: Want a clean edge? Use a removable-bottom tart pan. Want rustic charm? Freeform it on parchment.

Here’s where people mess up—overmixing. Don’t do it.

Mix your dry stuff: flour, baking powder, salt.
In a second bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy—like peanut butter consistency.
Crack in your egg. Add vanilla (and almond extract if using).
Slowly stir in your dry ingredients until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky.

This is key: Overmixing develops gluten. Gluten = tough cookie. We want tender, soft sugar cookie crust.

3. Press Dough into Pan

Dust your fingers with flour, and press the dough evenly into your pan. Not too thick—not too thin. About ½-inch is golden.

Frank’s rule: Uneven crust = uneven bake. Press it smooth.

4. Bake

Slide that beauty into a preheated 350°F oven. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are just golden.

Most people mess this up: If it’s brown across the top, it’s overdone. We want soft and chewy, not crunchy.

Let it cool completely. I mean it. Warm crust + cream cheese = a sloppy mess.

5. Make the Frosting & Prep the Fruit

Beat the cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until it’s smooth and spreadable.
Slice your fruits. Keep them bite-sized.
Pat them dry. Seriously—moisture is the enemy of crisp crust.

Cream cheese frosting being spread on baked sugar cookie crust for fruit pizza.

6. Assemble

Spread frosting across the cooled crust. Thick, even layer.
Arrange fruit however you want—spirals, rows, concentric circles. Go wild.

How to decorate fruit pizza: Start from the outside, move in. Use contrasting colors next to each other.

Drizzle with honey if you’re feeling fancy.

Uncut fruit pizza topped with strawberries, kiwi, mango, and blueberries on cream cheese frosting.

7. Serve

Eat immediately or chill until ready. Want to make it ahead? Sure—bake and frost the day before, but add the fruit right before serving.

How to keep fruit pizza from getting soggy:

Cool the crust completely
Pat fruit dry
Assemble close to serving time

Leftovers? Fridge, airtight, max 48 hours. After that, the fruit bleeds and the crust gives up.

Close-up of fruit pizza slice with berries, kiwi, and mango being lifted from tray.

Fruit Pizza Variations for Every Holiday

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Chill, No-Bake Classics

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More Fruity Favorites

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And if pudding’s your style, don’t sleep on this strawberry banana pudding dessert—a nostalgic classic.

Fruit Pizza Tips, Troubleshooting, and FAQs

Best Crust for Fruit Pizza?

Sugar cookie crust, 100%. You want sweet, buttery, soft with a bit of chew. Not pizza dough. Not graham cracker. Cookie wins.

Can You Make Fruit Pizza Ahead of Time?

Yes—crust + frosting can chill overnight. Add fruit before serving.

What Fruit Works Best?

Strawberries and blueberries for color, kiwi for tang, mango for smooth texture. Avoid melons—they leak.

How Do I Keep It from Getting Soggy?

Cool that crust. Pat fruit dry. Chill if needed. Don’t let it sit out too long in the sun.

Can You Freeze It?

Nope. Cream cheese and fruit don’t survive the deep freeze. Make fresh, eat fresh.

Conclusion + Call to Action

There you go. The easiest, prettiest, crowd-wowing dessert of summer. A soft sugar cookie crust, a silky cream cheese frosting, and whatever juicy fruit you love.

Whether it’s a 4th of July dessert, a Valentine’s Day treat, or your own midnight kitchen experiment, fruit pizza delivers every time.

So here’s your move: bake that crust, whip that frosting, and make a piece of edible art. Snap a photo, tag your creation, and tell us—what’s your fruit combo? Which holiday twist did you go with?

Want more sweet inspiration? Follow along on Pinterest for drool-worthy dessert ideas, no-bake favorites, and seasonal crowd-pleasers.

This is the fruit pizza I want to eat. Now it’s your turn.

Fruit Pizza: The Ultimate Summer Dessert to Impress

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