Description
Fruit Pizza Cookies are a delightful and colorful treat combining a soft, tender cookie base with a smooth plant-based cream cheese frosting and fresh vibrant fruit toppings. This recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients to create a guilt-free dessert that is perfect for any occasion, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a creamy texture and juicy fruit bursts.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Plant-Based Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 oz Plant-Based Cream Cheese (plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (natural)
Frosting
- 4 oz Plant-Based Cream Cheese (plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Natural Gelling Agent
Fruit Topping
- Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- Fresh Kiwi, sliced
- Fresh Blueberries
- Fresh Mandarin Oranges, peeled and segmented
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Start by creaming together the plant-based butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the plant-based cream cheese and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until the dough comes together with an even, smooth texture.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Roll the dough into small rounds and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely before adding toppings.
- Prepare the Frosting: Whip the plant-based cream cheese with granulated sugar and the natural gelling agent until smooth and spreadable. This frosting serves as the “pizza sauce” layer for the cookies, providing a creamy base for the fresh fruit.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza Cookies: Spread a generous layer of frosting over each cooled cookie. Top with an attractive arrangement of fresh fruit slices, balancing colors and textures. Chill the assembled cookies briefly to set the frosting and meld the flavors beautifully.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough and frosting.
- Slice fruit thinly for easier eating and elegant presentation.
- Do not overbake cookies to maintain soft centers and crisp edges.
- Chill cookies after assembly to keep frosting set and fruit fresh.
- Mix various fruit colors to enhance visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit pizza cookies, plant-based cookies, fresh fruit dessert, healthy cookie recipe, vegan cookies
