Description
Celebrate Easter with these fun and festive Easter Egg Fruit Pizzas! Made with sugar cookie dough, cream cheese frosting, and fresh fruit, they’re a perfect Easter treat for kids and family gatherings. Easy to make and customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- Sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, mango)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Base
- Preheat oven according to sugar cookie dough instructions.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out egg shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place cutouts on a lined baking sheet and bake per instructions (8-10 minutes or until lightly golden).
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in lemon juice for a slight tang (optional).
- Spread a thin layer of frosting over each cooled cookie.
Step 3: Decorate with Fresh Fruit
- Wash, peel, and slice fruits into thin pieces.
- Arrange fruit on the frosted cookies in decorative Easter egg patterns.
- For extra shine, warm honey or apricot jam and lightly brush over the fruit.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
- Let the cookies set for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Chocolate Lovers’ Twist – Use chocolate sugar cookie dough for a richer flavor.
- Dairy-Free Option – Substitute cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt.
- Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free cookie dough for dietary preferences.
- Different Fruits – Swap in seasonal fruits like pineapple, grapes, or peaches.
- Nutty Addition – Sprinkle crushed almonds, pistachios, or shredded coconut for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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