Description
Enjoy these easy-to-make Fruit Pizza Cookies featuring a soft, chewy cookie base topped with a creamy (plant-based) spread and a colorful assortment of fresh fruits. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a delightful harmony of textures and flavors, these cookies are quick to prepare and customizable for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Creamy Spread
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese spread
Fruit Toppings
- Assorted fresh fruits (e.g., berries, kiwi, mango, grapes), sliced
Optional
- Natural gelling agent, warmed, for brushing over fruit toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a bowl. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the plant-based butter with sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract (natural) and apple cider vinegar, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently with your fingers or a glass to create a cookie base. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Add the Creamy Spread: Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous layer of plant-based cream cheese spread on top of each base, providing a smooth platform for fruit decorations.
- Top with Fresh Fruit: Arrange slices of fresh fruit artistically on the creamy spread. Use a variety of colors and shapes to make each cookie visually delightful and packed with flavor.
- Final Touch (Optional): For a glossy finish, brush a thin layer of warmed natural gelling agent over the fruit toppings to add shine and help preserve freshness if not serving immediately.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding the creamy spread to prevent melting.
- Use seasonal fruits for optimal flavor and sweetness.
- Prepare the fruit toppings just before serving for the best texture.
- Avoid overloading cookies with too much fruit to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit pizza cookies, plant-based cookies, fruity cookies, easy dessert, vegan dessert
