Fruit Pizza on a heart-shaped cookie crust features tangy cream cheese frosting topped by sweet, glossy berries & cherries...perfect as a Valentine's Day dessert or for any occasion!
1(8-ounce) package cream cheeseat room temperature
2tablespoonsbutterat room temperature
½cupgranulated sugar
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Strawberries, raspberries, and cherrieswashed & dried
¼cupapricot preserves
1tablespoonwater
Optional garnishes: melted chocolate drizzle & mint leaves
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the log of cookie dough into ⅓-inch thick slices. Arrange them into a heart and press the slices together with your fingers, sculpting the edges of the overall crust for your desired shape. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
While the cookie dough crust is chilling, adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the crust for 10 to 14 minutes, or until done in the center and just starting to turn golden around the edges. Remove from the oven, set the pan on a wire rack, and allow to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the cream cheese and butter. Mix in the sugar and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl as necessary.
Evenly spread the cream cheese frosting on the cooled crust. Arrange the fruit on top of the frosting.
In a small bowl, stir together the preserves and water until smooth. If chunky, strain through a fine mesh sieve. Brush the mixture over the fruit; cover and refrigerate the fruit pizza until serving.