The Best Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Bars Recipe

This delicious recipe has a trifecta of flavors including rich vanilla butter, tangy cream cheese, and fruity freshness. Its the best summer dessert to enjoy while lounging by the pool or celebrating a holiday weekend like Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

Since you are here and love a sugar cookie recipe, check out this Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe, this Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe, or this Easy Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe.

What is a sugar cookie fruit pizza?

A sugar cookie fruit pizza is a dessert that combines sugar cookies with fruit, all arranged in a pizza-like form. There a variety of fruit toppings and layers within the sugar cookie bars that all resemble the visual appeal of a pizza.

Ingredients for this sugar cookie fruit pizza bars recipe

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this easy fruit pizza recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page for the detailed ingredient measurements. 

​Homemade Sugar Cookie Dough

• Butter: Be sure to use unsalted butter so that we can add the salt in separately later on.
• Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar: sweeten the cookie dough base.
• Large Egg: adds moisture and texture to the sugar cookie base.
• Almond Extract and Vanilla Extract: add a touch of flavor to the soft sugar cookie crust.
• Baking Powder: gives rise and creates a tender sugar cookie crust.
• All-purpose Flour: is the structure of the cookie base.
• Salt: balances out the sweetness while enhancing all of the other flavors.

For the Frosting

• Cream Cheese: You will want it to be softened so pull it out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to preparing the recipe.
• Butter: You can use salted or unsalted for the frosting. Similar to the cream cheese, you will want the butter to be softened so pull it out when you pull out the cream cheese.
• Vanilla Extract: adds a light touch of flavor to the tangy cream cheese frosting.
• Powdered Sugar: lightly sweetens the rich cream cheese frosting without weighing it down so it stays light.
• Fresh Berries and Favorite Fruits of Choice: I used blueberries, strawberries, kiwis, and mandarin oranges. The more variety of color you have the better it will look visually.

How to make this sugar cookie fruit pizza bars recipe

This is how you can make this sugar cookie fruit pizza recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post for the full step-by-step instructions!

Cookie Layer

1. Preheat the oven, then line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, the vanilla extract, and the almond extract and mix to combine.
3. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until the flour mixture barely disappears. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven.. The center will still look raw, but don’t worry, these bars will continue baking as they cool down.

Cream Cheese Frosting Layer

1. In a large bowl, whip the softened butter, and cream cheese together until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix again until light and fluffy.
2. Frost the sugar cookie bars with that then top with juicy fruits. Slice and serve if you prefer your frosting on the softer side or chill them a bit to allow the frosting to set before enjoying.

Recipe Tip

For best results, pat all of the fruit dry with a paper towel before putting them on top. Any extra moisture may absorb into the cookie base and will make it soggy.

Why you need to make this recipe!

• This easy dessert recipe requires only a handful of simple ingredients, which you can easily find at the grocery store.
• The colorful fruit pizza is visually aesthetic and perfect for a baby shower, bridal party, or birthday.
• The many flavors help make these the go-to desserts to appease everyone’s taste buds.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

How do I store leftover fruit pizza cookie bars?

Leftover bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best consumed within 2-3 days. Note that the fruit may release some juices and excess water over time, which could make the bars a bit soggy. Placing a paper towel on the top and bottom may help absorb and reduce the extra moisture.

Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the cookie base and the cream cheese topping ahead of time. Store the frosted bars in the refrigerator. Top the bars with the fresh fruits just before serving to ensure the fruits don’t seep.

Can I use a different type of cookie dough?

While sugar cookie dough is traditional, you can experiment with other cookie doughs. Try shortbread or even chocolate chip cookie for a different flavor profile.

Can I just use store-bought cookie dough?

Sure, you can use store-bought sugar cookie dough to save time. Simply press it into the pan and bake according to the package instructions. Then follow this recipe to make the sweet cream cheese layer, and top with fruits.

Can I add other toppings besides fruit?

Absolutely! You can add toppings like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for added flavor and texture.

The Best Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Bars Recipe

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