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Fresh Cream Cheese Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Zesty Lemon Glaze Pizza with Rainbow Berries

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A fresh and indulgent dessert featuring a crisp crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese layer, zesty lemon glaze, and a colorful topping of rainbow berries. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream (to thin, as needed)
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • Optional: kiwi slices or pomegranate seeds for extra color and crunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in softened butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until dough forms a ball. If too crumbly, add a teaspoon of cold water. This takes about 10 minutes.
  4. Press dough evenly into a 9-inch pizza or tart pan, pushing it slightly up the sides for a shallow crust.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges turn golden. Let cool completely on a rack (about 30 minutes).
  6. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Slowly add heavy cream and beat until fluffy but not runny. Adjust sweetness if desired (about 5 minutes).
  8. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Add milk or cream to thin glaze if needed.
  9. Spread cream cheese layer evenly over cooled crust using an offset spatula.
  10. Drizzle lemon glaze gently over cream cheese. For a marbled effect, swirl lightly with a toothpick.
  11. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries on top in a colorful pattern. Optionally add kiwi slices or pomegranate seeds.
  12. Refrigerate fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
  13. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading but avoid melting it. Do not overbake the crust to keep it tender. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Add berries last minute to avoid sogginess. Swirl lemon glaze quickly before it thickens. For a sturdier crust, blind bake with parchment paper and pie weights for 10 minutes before pressing dough in.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, cream cheese dessert, lemon glaze, berry dessert, easy dessert, fresh fruit pizza, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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