Fruit Pizza Cookies

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These easy fruit pizza cookies combine sweet sugar cookies, creamy cheesescake topping, and juicy fruit for an irresistible dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fruit pizza cookies

Servings: cookies

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Baking sheet
1 Hand Mixer

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 16 oz package sugar cookie dough

For the Cheesecake Ricotta Topping:

8 oz cream cheese room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Toppings:

1 cup strawberries sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
Honey for garnish

Instructions

Bake the Cookies:

Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the sugar cookie dough.
Shape the dough into 12 cookie rounds.
1 16 oz package sugar cookie dough
Bake as per the package instructions and set aside to cool completely.

Prepare the Cheesecake Ricotta Topping:

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy.
8 oz cream cheese, 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Add the heavy cream, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat slowly until combined, then increase the speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture is fluffy. Be careful not to overbeat.
1/2 cup cold heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assemble the Dessert Pizza Cookies:

Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake ricotta topping on each cooled cookie.
Top with a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
1 cup strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup raspberries
Drizzle with honey, if desired.
Honey
Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead Tips:

Prepare the cookies, and store them in an airtight container.
Prepare the frosting, beat, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Assemble just before serving.

Feel free to use your favorite fruits.

This can also be made into a 1 large "pizza" Spread the sugar cookie on a sheet tray, and bake until golden. Continue with the remainder of the recipe

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