Description
These Easter Egg Fruit Pizzas are a fun and festive treat featuring sugar cookie bases shaped like Easter eggs, topped with a creamy frosting and fresh fruit. Perfect for spring celebrations and a great way to get creative with colorful fruit toppings!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (optional, for a lighter texture)
For the Toppings:
- Sliced strawberries
- Blueberries
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Pineapple chunks
- Mandarin oranges
- Raspberries
- Any other colorful fruits of choice
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and milk, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
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Shape and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out egg shapes using a cookie cutter or by hand.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
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Make the Frosting:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping (if using) for a fluffier texture.
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Decorate the Fruit Pizzas:
- Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over each cooled cookie.
- Arrange sliced fruit in decorative Easter egg patterns.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese frosting.
- Add a drizzle of honey or melted white chocolate for extra sweetness.
- Best enjoyed the same day to keep the cookies crisp!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fruit pizza
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg