Description
Fruit Pizza Cookies are vibrant, delightful treats combining crisp cookie bases with creamy plant-based cream cheese and a colorful array of fresh fruit. Easy to make and customizable, they offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor for any occasion, impressing guests with their artistic presentation and fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Cream Layer
- 8 oz plant-based cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (natural)
Fruit Topping
- Assorted fresh fruit (e.g., berries, kiwi, mango, grapes), sliced uniformly
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (natural) for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Cut the cold plant-based butter into the flour and sugar mixture until it resembles fine crumbs. Add vanilla extract (natural) and mix to form a dough. Press the dough evenly into a lined baking sheet or cookie pans. Bake until soft golden brown, approximately 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Make the Plant-Based Cream Layer: While the cookie bases cool, whip the plant-based cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add lemon juice (natural) and the natural gelling agent, mixing well for a creamier texture that holds under the fruit topping. Chill the cream mixture in the fridge briefly to set.
- Assemble Your Fruit Pizza Cookies: Spread a generous and even layer of the chilled cream mixture on each cooled cookie base. Arrange the assorted fresh fruit pieces on top in decorative patterns or a simple rainbow. Lightly brush the fruit with lemon juice (natural) to keep them fresh and glossy.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the assembled Fruit Pizza Cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the cream to set and the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and best texture.
- Slice fruit uniformly so the cookies look appealing and toppings stay in place.
- Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading and keep cookies thick.
- Avoid overloading fruit toppings to prevent sogginess.
- Serve the cookies soon after assembling to enjoy fresh fruit and optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Fruit pizza cookies, plant-based cookies, fruit desserts, vegan cookies, colorful cookies, easy cookie recipe
