Fruit pizza is a creative and delicious dessert that is a more fun way to serve fruit.
Ok, so technically, fruit pizza isn’t pizza in the authentic sense with a yeasted bready base and mozzarella topping.
Rather, it takes inspiration from the shape and presentation to create an unexpected dessert that your guests will love!
The base is made from a tender, sweet sugar cookie crust that is topped with flavored whipped mascarpone instead of tomato paste.
The main topping is fresh peaches that are topped with a rather traditional pizza ingredient: fresh basil!
The whole dish is finished off with a hit of heat and sweetness from the hot honey that is drizzled over before serving.
It’s fresh, it’s sweet, it’s the perfect summer dessert.
Why you will love this Fruit Pizza recipe…
Peach Basil & Honey Mascarpone Fruit Pizza
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 pkg refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or your favorite homemade version)
- Flour (for rolling)
For the mascarpone frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temp)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 2-3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons
- Hot honey, for drizzling (you can find it at most stores or make your own with chili flakes + honey)
Instructions
Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll out the sugar cookie dough on a parchment-lined sheet or pizza pan into a 10–12” circle (about 1/4" thick).
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Let it cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat mascarpone and cream together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 min). Add honey, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined. Pop it in the fridge while the crust cools.
- Spread that mascarpone frosting all over the cooled cookie crust. Arrange peach slices in overlapping circles or a pretty pattern. Sprinkle basil ribbons over the top.
- Right before serving, drizzle generously with hot honey. This adds heat, sweetness, and the ultimate wow factor!
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
This fruit pizza is a great dessert to serve for special occasions or at a dinner party. It can be served chilled or at room temperature with a sparkling white wine, iced tea, or a cup of tea.
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Storage Suggestions
Fruit Pizza FAQs
Can I make fruit pizza in advance?
You can make the base and the whipped mascarpone and store them until needed. Assemble just before serving.
What can I use if I don’t have mascarpone?
You can use creme fraiche or sweetened whipped cream instead of mascarpone if necessary.
Is hot honey spicy?
Yes, it has a hint of heat, but it’s not overpowering. You can control the amount of heat by adjusting how much honey you add to the pizza.
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