Fall-Inspired Fruit Pizza

Create a stunning Harvest Delight Fruit Pizza that combines a homemade cookie crust with a colorful array of seasonal fruits. This dessert is perfect for autumn gatherings, offering a refreshing balance of flavors and textures. Its creamy cream cheese frosting enhances the natural sweetness of fruits like apples, pears, and pomegranates. Easy to assemble and visually appealing, it's an ideal centerpiece for any occasion, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence everyone will love.

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Ingredients

For the Cookie Crust:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup vanilla yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

1 medium apple, sliced thinly

1 medium pear, sliced thinly

1 cup pomegranate seeds

1 cup mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)

Drizzle of honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Crust:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.

- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

- Beat in the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract; mix well.

- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

- Spread the dough evenly onto the prepared pizza pan, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Bake the Cookie Crust:

- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the pan.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

- While the cookie crust cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.

Assemble the Fruit Pizza:

- Once the cookie crust is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface using a spatula.

- Arrange the sliced apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, and mandarin segments on top of the frosting in a beautiful pattern.

- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts, a hint of ground cinnamon, and a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup over the fruit toppings.

Serve and Enjoy:

- Slice the fruit pizza into wedges and serve immediately. It can also be refrigerated for a short time if not serving right away. Enjoy the flavors of fall!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 12 slices