Fruit Pizza

blog 4 023This is my kids’ absolute favorite dessert! (Hey, it’s healthy if it has fruit on it, right?!?) This “pizza” is so easy to make – here is what you will need: sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and fruit.

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I took the easy route this time and used a pre-made roll of dough, but you can also use the mix that comes in a bag, or even go all out and make your own dough from scratch.

blog 4 015Using your hands, spread the dough out on a cookie sheet evenly, making one giant cookie. I use the stone kind because it cooks more evenly and does not stick, but a metal one will work fine. Be sure to leave a little room around the edge since the dough will expand when it cooks.

blog 4 016Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. The cookie should still be soft. This will be the “pizza crust.” Allow to cool completely.

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Now it’s time to make the “pizza sauce.” You will need one 8-oz package of softened cream cheese, 2 heaping spoonfuls of powered sugar, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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Mix together in a bowl until smooth.

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Once the cookie is completely cooled, spread evenly onto the cookie. If you don’t wait until it has cooled, the cookie will tear apart. (I learned this the hard way!)

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Now it’s time for the “pizza toppings!”

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I used bananas, strawberries and grapes for this one. You can use any fruit you want – sliced kiwi, blueberries, blackberries… Just slice them up and arrange on pizza.

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If you use bananas, be sure to squeeze a little lemon juice on them to prevent them from browning. Refrigerate for about an hour, then slice and serve!

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