Symphony of Fruit Pizza

This colorful fruit pizza is a sweet, refreshing dessert that looks like a masterpiece and tastes even better. A soft sugar cookie crust holds a creamy yogurt-cheese spread topped with vibrant seasonal fruits in a beautiful pattern—like a symphony of colors and flavors. It’s light, low-cost using Lahore market fruits, no-bake after the crust, and perfect for parties, Eid gatherings, or family treats. Kids love helping arrange the fruit “notes.”

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Ingredients

For 8 to 10 servings, gather these simple items:

For the crust:

  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the spread:

  • 1 package (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or thick curd (dahi), strained
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For topping:

  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruits (sliced strawberries, kiwi, mango, banana, grapes, orange segments, blueberries if available)
  • ¼ cup apricot jam or honey (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Direction

  • Create this stunning dessert with these steps:
  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan or round baking sheet.
  • Step 2: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until dough forms.
  • Step 3: Press dough evenly into the prepared pan to form a thin crust (about ¼ inch thick). Bake 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Step 4: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add strained yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla; mix until creamy and spreadable.
  • Step 5: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, leaving a small border.
  • Step 6: Arrange sliced fruits in an attractive pattern on top (start from the center and work outward for a symphony effect). In a small bowl, warm apricot jam with water until thin, then gently brush over fruits for shine and to prevent browning. Chill 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrients Information

Per serving (1 slice, approximate values):

  • Calories: 280 to 340
  • Total Fat: 14 to 18 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 8 to 10 grams
  • Cholesterol: 50 to 60 milligrams
  • Sodium: 180 to 250 milligrams
  • Total Carbohydrates: 38 to 45 grams
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 to 3 grams
  • Sugars: 22 to 28 grams (mostly natural from fruits)
  • Protein: 5 to 7 grams
  • Provides vitamin C from fruits, calcium from yogurt/cream cheese, and quick energy from the crust. A lighter dessert option when portioned moderately.

Recipes Credit

Contributed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service