Description
These Fresh Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful and colorful dessert option that combines the goodness of fresh fruits with a sweet cookie base. The cream cheese topping adds a creamy richness to each bite, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Fruit Toppings:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1/2 cup seedless grapes (halved)
- 1 tbsp apricot preserves (optional, for glaze)
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the Cookies: Slice the sugar cookie dough into rounds, bake for 8-10 minutes, and let them cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Topping: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread cream cheese mixture on cookies, top with fruit slices, and brush with apricot glaze.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use any combination of seasonal fruits.
- Avoid overly juicy fruits that may cause sogginess.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
