Pin A whimsical and colorful dessert pizza featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy frosting and an array of vibrant fresh fruit arranged in a beautiful mermaid tail pattern—perfect for parties or themed celebrations.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookie Crust: 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup (80 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Food coloring (optional, teal or purple for a mermaid theme)
- Fruit Toppings: 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup grapes, halved (red or green) 1/2 cup mango or pineapple, diced 1/2 cup blackberries or raspberries
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 5:
- On the prepared baking sheet, use your hands or a spatula to shape the dough into a large mermaid tail (about 12–14 inches long). Use a knife or template to refine the shape if desired.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. If desired, tint with food coloring.
- Step 8:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales, using different colors for a vibrant effect.
- Step 10:
- Chill the pizza for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Recipe FAQ
- → How do I shape the mermaid tail?
Shape the dough on a parchment-lined sheet into a 12–14 inch mermaid tail using your hands or a spatula, refining edges with a knife or template.
- → Can I substitute fruits?
Yes, feel free to swap fruits for others that provide vibrant color and complementary flavors to suit your preference.
- → What is the best way to achieve creamy frosting?
Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth before gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy and even.
- → How long should I chill before serving?
Chill for about 20 minutes after assembling to help the frosting set and make slicing easier.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
This dish contains gluten, dairy, and eggs; check ingredient labels if using processed items for hidden allergens.