Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a colorful dessert with a simple sugar cookie crust, mascarpone frosting, and fresh fruit. The perfect summer dessert.

Everyone comes running when dessert is served. Like this mascarpone dip, this fruit pizza will elicit oohs and ahhs from the crowd!

Fruit pizza is the perfect summer dessert. It's fun and colorful. Summer desserts should be fuss-free, like these grilled peaches with goat cheese and honey. To keep things easy, store-bought sugar cookie dough makes a great shortcut crust. Add sweetened mascarpone cheese and lots of fresh fruit, and you will have a work of art that is as delicious as it is pretty.

Ingredients

store-bought sugar cookie dough - to keep things simple and easy for summer!
mascarpone cheese - this Italian cream cheese is slightly sweeter and less tangy than cream cheese. It's not as dense as cream cheese and is wonderful in desserts. Mascarpone cheese is readily available in the gourmet cheese section of supermarkets.
powdered sugar - to add a touch of sweetness to the mascarpone.
fresh lemon juice - adds brightness to the mascarpone frosting
fresh fruit - use a variety for a colorful pizza
apricot preserves or orange marmalade - mix a spoonful with a little water and brush on the fruit to give the fruit a pretty sheen.

What types of fruit can I use for fruit pizza?

For this recipe, I used lots of my favorites:

strawberries
blueberries
raspberries
kiwi
mandarin oranges

Other great fruit options:

blackberries
mango
pineapple
peaches
red and green grapes

slice of fruit pizza on a plate with extra fruit in a bowl for garnish

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How to make

Bake the cookie crust. Spread the cookie dough out on a pizza pan, a sheet pan, or a tart pan. A 12-inch pizza pan is traditional, but I often use a 9-inch tart pan, resulting in a thicker, more chewy crust.
Tip for spreading the dough out in a tart pan: Slice the dough into 22 slices. Arrange 16 of the slices over the bottom of the pan. Cut the remaining 6 slices in half and arrange around the edge of the pan. Press the dough together to seal the seams and form an even, solid crust.

sliced dough arranged in tart pan to form crust

Make the mascarpone frosting. Blend mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice. Spread on the cooled cookie crust.
Arrange the fruit. This is the fun part! Get creative. Use fruit in various colors or choose a theme, such as red and blue, for the summer holidays.
Brush the fruit with the preserves for a glossy finish.

Can you make fruit pizza ahead of time?

Yes, the crust and the mascarpone frosting can both be made ahead of time. But it's best to wait to assemble the fruit pizza until you are ready to serve.

Yes. Bake the crust and cool completely. Then, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before assembling the pizza.

Storing fruit pizza

This fruit pizza is so yummy that leftovers may be hard to come by. But, if you need to store it, do so in the refrigerator. The cookie crust will soften, but the pizza will still be delicious. Store for up to 2-3 days.

Equipment

Tart pan or sheet pan or pizza pan | Mixing bowl | Juicer | Measuring cups and spoons