Summer Fruit Pizza (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough
→ Creamy Topping
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
→ Fresh Fruits
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1 can (15 ounces) mandarin orange segments
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2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
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1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1 pint fresh raspberries
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½ pint plump blueberries
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1 can (15 ounces) pineapple chunks or fresh pineapple pieces
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and generously coat a round pizza pan with cooking spray
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Beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping and refrigerate until needed
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Spread the cookie dough evenly across your prepared pan, keeping it about ⅛ inch thick. Prick the surface gently with a fork to prevent bubbling
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Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges. Allow to cool completely before topping
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Drain your canned fruits thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture
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Spread the chilled cream mixture evenly over your cooled cookie base using a rubber spatula. Arrange your colorful fruits in eye-catching patterns. Refrigerate until serving time
# Notes:
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Perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations
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Recipe can be easily doubled for larger crowds
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For a patriotic flag design, use blueberries for stars and strawberries for stripes on a 9x13-inch pan
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Homemade sugar cookie dough works wonderfully if you prefer from-scratch baking
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Switch up the fruits based on season and preference - try mangoes, blackberries, or sliced bananas