Save It 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.
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.
Save It This recipe always brings smiles at our family parties , especially kids fascinated by the mermaid theme.
Notes
Edible glitter or colored sanding sugar can add extra sparkle.
Required Tools
Large baking sheet , parchment paper , mixing bowls , electric mixer or hand mixer , spatula , knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat) , dairy (butter , cream cheese) , and eggs. Check ingredient labels for processed items to avoid hidden allergens.
Save It This mermaid tail fruit pizza is a delightful centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What type of crust is used for this dessert?
A sweet sugar cookie crust forms the base, providing a sturdy yet tender foundation for the toppings.
- → Which fruits best recreate the mermaid tail effect?
Colorful fruits such as blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, mango, and blackberries are arranged in overlapping rows to resemble scales.
- → Can the frosting be tinted for a mermaid theme?
Yes, adding teal or purple food coloring to the cream cheese frosting enhances the whimsical mermaid appearance.
- → How should the fruit pizza be stored before serving?
Chill the assembled dessert for about 20 minutes to let the frosting set and keep the fruits fresh before slicing.
- → Are there any suggested variations for the fruit toppings?
Feel free to substitute or mix fruits based on preference or season to customize colors and flavors.