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Easy Creamy Fruit Pizza Sugar Cookie Bars

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, a silky cream cheese topping, and fresh fruit arranged on top. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh mango, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together until creamy and pale, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to about ½ inch thickness.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly soft. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. In a separate chilled bowl, whip ½ cup heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
  11. Spread the creamy layer evenly over the cooled cookie base.
  12. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mango on top as desired.
  13. Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up the topping and meld flavors.
  14. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not skip chilling the cream cheese before mixing. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks only. Cool the cookie base completely before adding the creamy topping to prevent melting. Pat fruit dry if it releases too much juice to avoid sogginess. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie bars, creamy dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert, fruit bars, cream cheese topping

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