Save A whimsical and colorful dessert pizza featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy frosting and an array of vibrant fresh fruit arranged in a beautiful mermaid tail pattern—perfect for parties or themed celebrations.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookie Crust: 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup (80 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Food coloring (optional, teal or purple for a mermaid theme)
- Fruit Toppings: 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup grapes, halved (red or green) 1/2 cup mango or pineapple, diced 1/2 cup blackberries or raspberries
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 5:
- On the prepared baking sheet, use your hands or a spatula to shape the dough into a large mermaid tail (about 12–14 inches long). Use a knife or template to refine the shape if desired.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. If desired, tint with food coloring.
- Step 8:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales, using different colors for a vibrant effect.
- Step 10:
- Chill the pizza for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Save Notes
Edible glitter or colored sanding sugar can add extra sparkle.
Required Tools
Large baking sheet Parchment paper Mixing bowls Electric mixer or hand mixer Spatula Knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat), dairy (butter, cream cheese), and eggs. Check ingredient labels for processed items to avoid hidden allergens.
Save Enjoy this festive dessert pizza that brings whimsy and flavor to any celebration.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of crust is used?
A sugar cookie crust forms the base, providing a sweet and slightly crisp foundation for the toppings.
- → How is the frosting prepared?
The frosting is a smooth blend of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, whipped until creamy and optionally tinted for effect.
- → What fruits work best for the topping?
A colorful selection including blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, mango or pineapple, and blackberries or raspberries creates the vibrant mermaid tail pattern.
- → Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, the dessert can be assembled in advance and chilled to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
- → Are there suggested tools for shaping the crust?
Use your hands or a spatula to shape the dough into the mermaid tail, refining edges with a knife or template if desired.