Delightful Mini Fruit Pizzas
These Delightful Mini Fruit Pizzas are a fun and delicious twist on traditional desserts, perfect for parties or gatherings. Featuring a sweet and buttery cookie base topped with a creamy frosting and an array of vibrant fruits, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite fruits, they offer a refreshing and delightful way to enjoy a dessert that combines flavor and presentation!
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Servings
50
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter or Margarine
1/2 cup ((1 stick, softened))
Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup (Sifted)
Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons (Pure or imitation)
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup (Sifted)
Water
3 teaspoons (As needed)
Cream Cheese
8 ounces (Room temperature)
Cool Whip
8 ounces (Thawed)
Fresh Fruit
Assorted (Cut up (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, kiwi, cantaloupe, etc.))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4
Gradually incorporate the flour and water, mixing until the dough is well combined. If it’s too dry, add in a bit more water until the dough holds together.
5
Roll the dough into 3/4 inch balls and place them in an ungreased mini muffin tin.
6
Using your fingers, press the dough balls into the bottom of each cup to form a cookie base.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cookie cups cool completely in the tin before gently removing them.
9
For the frosting, in a separate bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese and Cool Whip. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
10
Transfer the frosting into a large Ziploc bag and snip off one corner with scissors to create a piping bag.
11
Frost each cooled cookie cup generously with the cream cheese mixture.
12
Top each frosted cookie with your choice of fresh, cut-up fruits for a colorful and delicious finishing touch.
Nutrition Information
2.5g
Fat
6.25g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delightful Mini Fruit Pizzas?
They are a fun and delicious twist on traditional desserts featuring a sweet cookie base, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each mini fruit pizza contains approximately 50 calories.
How much fat is in one mini fruit pizza?
Each serving contains 2.5 grams of fat.
What are the carbohydrates per serving?
There are 6.25 grams of carbohydrates in each serving.
How much protein does one serving provide?
Each mini fruit pizza provides 0.5 grams of protein.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
How long do the cookie bases need to bake?
Bake them for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
What ingredients are needed for the cookie base?
You will need butter or margarine, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and water.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use either 1/2 cup of softened butter or margarine.
How do I prepare the frosting?
Combine 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese with 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip until smooth.
What size should I roll the dough balls?
Roll the dough into 3/4 inch balls before placing them in the tin.
Do I need to grease the muffin tin?
No, the recipe specifies using an ungreased mini muffin tin.
How do I shape the dough in the muffin tin?
Use your fingers to press the dough balls into the bottom of each cup to form a cookie base.
What if my dough is too dry?
If the dough is too dry, gradually add a bit more water until it holds together.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour.
When should I remove the cookies from the tin?
Let the cookie cups cool completely in the tin before gently removing them.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of pure or imitation vanilla extract.
What is the easiest way to pipe the frosting?
Transfer the frosting into a large Ziploc bag and snip off one corner to use it as a piping bag.
What kind of fruit works best as a topping?
You can use assorted fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, peaches, kiwi, or cantaloupe.
Should the cream cheese be cold?
No, it should be at room temperature to ensure the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Is the Cool Whip used frozen or thawed?
The Cool Whip should be thawed before mixing it with the cream cheese.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 8 ingredients.
Are these mini fruit pizzas kid-friendly?
Yes, they are a great kid-friendly dessert and fun for children to help decorate.
How much powdered sugar is needed?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of sifted powdered sugar.
What is the first step in making the dough?
The first step is to cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
How many mini pizzas does this recipe make?
The recipe yields bite-sized treats based on 3/4 inch dough balls in a mini muffin tin.
Is the fruit added before or after baking?
The fruit is added as a finishing touch after the cookie bases are baked, cooled, and frosted.
Can I customize the fruit toppings?
Yes, the recipe is highly customizable with your favorite vibrant fruits.
What makes the frosting creamy?
The combination of cream cheese and Cool Whip creates a very smooth and creamy texture.
Are these suitable for parties?
Yes, they are perfect for parties or gatherings due to their bite-sized presentation.