Fruit Pizza Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

sugar cookie dough

🥗Healthier: oatmeal cookie dough

💰Cheaper: homemade cookie dough

Oatmeal dough adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories, ricotta is often less expensive.

mixed berries

🥗Healthier: frozen berries

💰Cheaper: seasonal fruits

Frozen berries are available year-round, seasonal fruits can be cheaper.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor, imitation is budget-friendly.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Prepare a 12-inch (30 cm) pizza pan by lightly buttering it or spraying it with non-stick spray.

In an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1/2 cup (113 g) of room temperature butter until smooth and creamy for about 1 minute.

Add 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated white sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes on medium-high speed.

Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, then beat until combined. Don't worry if the batter curdles; it will smooth out with the flour.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (195 g) of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture on low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Spread the cookie batter evenly on the pizza pan, ensuring an even layer without thick centers.

If the batter is too soft, refrigerate for about 15 minutes before baking. Otherwise, proceed to bake.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack until completely cooled to room temperature.

For the cream cheese filling, beat 4 oz (113 g) of cream cheese until creamy and smooth for about 1 minute.

Add 2 tablespoons (25 g) of granulated white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix well.

Gradually add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of cold heavy cream and beat until soft and fluffy. If it gets too thick, add a little more heavy cream to thin it out.

Spread the cream cheese filling over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a little of the crust visible at the edges.

Decorate with mixed berries, kiwi, and optionally sprinkle with lemon zest and garnish with mint leaves.

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