Easter Egg Fruit Pizzas are festive, vibrant, and irresistibly delicious springtime treats. Featuring a soft sugar cookie base, a luscious cream cheese frosting, and a rainbow of fresh fruits, these mini pizzas are shaped like Easter eggs, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or fun baking activities with kids.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Visually stunning and perfect for Easter celebrations
- Easy to customize with your favorite fruits and designs
- Combines a soft, chewy cookie with creamy frosting and juicy fruit
- Fun and interactive for kids to decorate
- A beautiful and tasty addition to brunch or dessert tables
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Refrigerated sugar cookie dough or homemade sugar cookie dough
- All-purpose flour (for rolling dough)
- Cream cheese, softened
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, grapes, raspberries, etc.)
- Egg-shaped cookie cutter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the sugar cookie dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- Spread frosting over each cooled cookie.
- Decorate each cookie with sliced fruits in colorful, creative patterns to resemble decorated Easter eggs.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes if desired, then serve and enjoy.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: About 16 individual fruit pizzas
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Variations
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cream cheese and butter alternatives for the frosting.
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free sugar cookie dough.
- Flavor boost: Add lemon or orange zest to the frosting for a citrusy twist.
- Mini pizzas: Use smaller cookie cutters to make bite-sized versions.
- Colorful frosting: Tint frosting with natural food coloring for extra festive fun.
Storage/Reheating
- Storage: Store leftover fruit pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Note: The fruit may release juice over time, so for best appearance, serve soon after decorating.
- Freezing: You can freeze the plain sugar cookies ahead of time and decorate them just before serving.
FAQs
Can I make the cookies in advance?
Yes, you can bake the cookies up to 3 days in advance and store them in an airtight container.
What fruits work best for decorating?
Firm fruits like kiwi, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries hold up well and are easy to slice into shapes.
Can I use store-bought cookie dough?
Absolutely. Store-bought dough makes this recipe quicker and easier, especially for kids.
How do I prevent the fruit from making the cookies soggy?
Decorate the cookies just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.
Can I use a different base instead of sugar cookies?
Yes, shortbread cookies or graham cracker crusts also work well.
Can the frosting be flavored?
Yes, try adding lemon zest, almond extract, or a bit of cocoa powder for a twist.
How do I make egg shapes if I don’t have a cookie cutter?
Cut an oval shape out of cardboard to use as a stencil and trim with a knife.
Are these suitable for kids to make?
Yes, they’re ideal for kids. Let them decorate with their favorite fruits for a fun kitchen activity.
Can I add a glaze over the fruit?
You can brush a light honey-lemon glaze to enhance shine and preserve freshness.
Do these need to be refrigerated?
Yes, because of the cream cheese frosting, store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Conclusion
Easter Egg Fruit Pizzas are a joyful and tasty way to celebrate the season. With their sweet cookie base, creamy frosting, and fresh, colorful toppings, they bring a festive flair to any Easter table. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re sure to become a springtime tradition in your home.
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Easter Egg Fruit Pizzas
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini fruit pizzas 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Easter Egg Fruit Pizzas are festive, colorful treats made with sugar cookie bases, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit arranged in fun Easter egg patterns—perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Assorted fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, grapes, mandarin oranges)
- Optional: pastel sprinkles or shredded coconut for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out sugar cookie dough and cut into oval or egg shapes using a cookie cutter or by hand.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the frosting.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookie ‘eggs.’
- Decorate each cookie with assorted sliced fruit in patterns resembling Easter eggs.
- Optional: Add pastel sprinkles or shredded coconut for extra decoration.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving for best results.
Notes
- You can use homemade sugar cookie dough if preferred.
- Get creative with fruit designs to make each pizza unique.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fruit pizza
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg