Episode 285: Summer Berry Fruit Pizza (4th of July, Requested Recipe) 🍕🍓

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 (175°C).

Spray pizza pan with cooking spray.

Place cookie dough on the pizza pan.

Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Cool completely for 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, strawberry extract, and vanilla extract until fluffy.

Spread cream cheese filling over the cooled cookie dough.

Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of the cream cheese layer.

Brush melted strawberry preserves on top for shine.

Chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens