I make Fruit Pizza for Easter every year, and every year I declare that it is my favorite dessert. It is fun to make and is customizable for whatever fruits you want to use. I really don't know why I don't make it more often!
The Ingredients
- Crust
- Butter- Salted or unsalted butter can be used.
- Whole Wheat Flour- All purpose flour also works.
- Sugar- Brown sugar can be used instead.
- Icing
- Cream Cheese
- Icing Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Toppings
- Sliced Fruit- Use your favorite fresh fruit and berries for decorating. I don't recommend using apples, bananas or any other fruit that browns quickly. Canned oranges and pineapple are fine to use- just be sure to drain them first. Thawed frozen fruit can be used but the juices may bleed a bit into the frosting. For reference, I used:
- Tart One
- ½ cup sliced (¼ inch thick) strawberries
- 2 sliced (¼ inch thick) kiwi
- ½ cup sliced (in half) red grapes
- ½ cup canned mandarin oranges, drained
- Tart Two
- 1 cup sliced (¼ inch thick) strawberries
- ½ cup canned mandarin oranges
- ½ cup sliced (in half) red grapes
- Tart One
- Sliced Fruit- Use your favorite fresh fruit and berries for decorating. I don't recommend using apples, bananas or any other fruit that browns quickly. Canned oranges and pineapple are fine to use- just be sure to drain them first. Thawed frozen fruit can be used but the juices may bleed a bit into the frosting. For reference, I used:
- Optional Glaze- To be honest, I almost always leave this off, but it does give the fruit a nice shine and finished look to the dessert.
- Peach Jam- Another favorite flavor will work (strawberry, apricot, etc.) but darker jams and jams with a lot of seeds will be visible.
- Water
The Method
- Make base. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare your fruit. I like to assemble the fruit first on a plate to get an idea of my design and then transfer it to the pizza.
- Make frosting.
- Decorate pizza.
- Make glaze if using.
- Cover and chill.
- Slice and serve.
Make Fruit Pizza Ahead
The base can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and store at room temperature. The entire dessert can be assembled up to 1 day ahead. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Leftover Storage
Cover and store leftover fruit pizza in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Dietary Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Vegetarian
Alternate Baking Pans
If you don't have a spring form or tart pan, you can use a regular 9 inch round cake pan or pie dish. Line with parchment paper for easy removal for cutting once chilled. You can also double the recipe and bake on a 12 inch pizza pan. If you use a glass pan instead of metal, the baking time will likely increase.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (75 g) butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoon (75 g) Whole Wheat Flour
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoon icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups fruit for decorating
Optional glaze:
- ½ tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon peach jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar. Add the flour and mix until well combined and press into a 9 inch springform or tart pan. Bake for 11-15 minutes until lightly browned and allow to cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare your fruit. Drain canned oranges, wash berries, slice kiwis and strawberries and set aside. I like to assemble the fruit first on a plate to get an idea of my design and then transfer it to the pizza.
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, vanilla and icing sugar until smooth. Spread over the crust.
- Top the pizza with the prepared fruit. Get creative!
- If using optional glaze, mix together water and jam. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush over the fruit.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Slice and serve.
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Sandy
When I saw the picture I thought this look so pretty and delicious and probably hard to do. Then when I look at the recipe it looks simple enough that I thought I could do it and I did and it came out beautifully. All the guests like it , I was really proud of myself . I really like the part that I can use the fruit that I like and arrange to the design that I want. It was really fun to make.