Mini Fruit Pizzas
Wow, I can’t believe that tomorrow is the 4th of July! Seriously, summer has been going by so fast! Well, even though it’s only technically been summer for a couple of weeks, it always feels like summer begins once school is out. And, I’ve already spotted Back-to-School stuff at Walmart. Crazy!
Since Independence Day has kind of snuck up on us, I have an easy dessert that you can whip up to celebrate; Mini Fruit Pizzas!
These are a lot of fun to make and if you’ve got little ones, they can help you decorate! I decorated mine with strawberries and blueberries to keep with the patriotic theme, but you can make these year round and use whatever fruit you’d like!
You can also make this into one large pizza by spreading the dough out onto a pizza pan and preparing it that way. I just decided to make “mini” versions because everything is fun in “mini” size, right? 😉
This recipe makes about 12 mini pizzas, or one large pizza. When I spread out the dough to make the minis, I make them a little bit bigger than cookie size. They will also spread a bit when they bake, so take that into consideration. These are yummy and perfectly sturdy enough to hold the yummy cream cheese frosting and fruit on top!
How are y’all celebrating the 4th tomorrow? We are taking the kiddos to a fun carnival at the army post we live near, and then guess who we get to see in concert?! Third Eye Blind! They are performing free for the military and their families as part of the event. I’m so excited because they were one of my favorite bands during my teen/college years, so I can’t wait to see them live! It will be a great day. 🙂
I hope you and your family have a fun, safe, and happy 4th of July!
Recipe: Mini Fruit Pizzas
Ingredients
Pizza:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar over medium speed until creamy. Add in the egg and beat until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and stir by hand until just blended.
- On a cookie sheet that has been lined with either a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, roll out small handfuls of dough, about 1/4 cup each. Roll and flatten into a circle shape, a little bigger than the size of a standard cookie. Be sure to leave adequate space between each mini pizza, as the dough will spread.
- Bake the mini pizzas in preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread on cooled mini pizzas and top with fruit. Chill if not eaten immediately.
That is awesome that you got to see Third eye blind! I loved them in high school/college too! Sounds like yall had a great fourth! These mini pizzas are adorable!
What a fun treat! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
I love fruit pizzas. Haven’t made any this summer yet though. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
So simple and beautiful great for anytime… thanks for sharing your pizzas with us on foodie friday. PInned.
I hope you and the family had a nice 4th, thanks for sharing at the #WWDParty.
These look so cute!!! What a fun little summer dessert! ๐
oh my yum! And what pretty pictures ๐ Thank you so much for linking up to Monday Funday!
These look delicious and very patriotic. Thank you for sharing….pinned.
These look awesome! They are perfect for a party today! Pinning! Thanks so much for linking them up with Foodie Fridays!
Stopping by from Foodie Fridayโs. Beautiful photos, look so good I want to dig right in! Pinned and sharing on social media.
Blessings,
Shari
Love these!!! Pinned and will be sharing on Facebook!!
Hugs from Freedom Fridays
such a fun dessert!
I am a sucker for pizza and these sweet ones are right up my alley! Thanks again for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All submissions get pinned to our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!
Love these! I’d love it if you shared this on Worthwhile Wednesdays http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/2014/07/worthwhile-wednesdays-24.html
~Allie
Yum, I always remember my mom made fruit pizza for potlucks and bonfires at this time of the year. I love the little fruit flower! Sicne I came here from the Pin Junkie’s link party, I’m totally pinning. And following on bloglovin’;) Happy Fourth!
Yum! I love fruit pizza, thanks for sharing!