Pin 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.
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
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Dough:
- 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.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting:
- 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.
- Spread Frosting:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange Fruit:
- Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales, using different colors for a vibrant effect.
- Chill and Serve:
- Chill the pizza for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Pin It 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.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 310, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Protein: 4 g
Pin It This mermaid tail fruit pizza is a stunning and tasty dessert perfect for celebrations. Enjoy crafting a colorful and vibrant treat that delights all ages.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of fruit works best for the topping?
Fresh, vibrant fruits like blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, mango, and blackberries provide varied colors and flavors ideal for a visually striking topping.
- → Can I prepare the crust ahead of time?
Yes, the sugar cookie crust dough can be prepared and chilled in advance to enhance flavor and ease shaping before baking.
- → How can I achieve the mermaid tail shape?
Shape the sugar cookie dough into a large tail using your hands or a spatula, refining edges with a knife or template for detail before baking.
- → What is the best way to apply the frosting?
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled crust to create a smooth base for arranging the fruit toppings.
- → How should the fruit be arranged for the best effect?
Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic scales, alternating colors to enhance the mermaid tail’s vibrant appearance.
- → Can edible glitter or sprinkles be used?
Yes, adding edible glitter or colored sanding sugar can provide extra sparkle and complement the whimsical style.