Save A whimsical and colorful dessert pizza featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy frosting and an array of vibrant fresh fruit arranged in a beautiful mermaid tail pattern—perfect for parties or themed celebrations.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookie Crust: 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup (80 g) unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Food coloring (optional, teal or purple for a mermaid theme)
- Fruit Toppings: 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced, 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced, 1/2 cup grapes, halved (red or green), 1/2 cup mango or pineapple, diced, 1/2 cup blackberries or raspberries
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 5:
- On the prepared baking sheet, use your hands or a spatula to shape the dough into a large mermaid tail (about 12–14 inches long). Use a knife or template to refine the shape if desired.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. If desired, tint with food coloring.
- Step 8:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales, using different colors for a vibrant effect.
- Step 10:
- Chill the pizza for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Save Notes
Edible glitter or colored sanding sugar can add extra sparkle.
Required Tools
Large baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowls, electric mixer or hand mixer, spatula, knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat) dairy (butter cream cheese) and eggs Check ingredient labels for processed items to avoid hidden allergens.
Save This mermaid tail fruit pizza is a vibrant and fun dessert that adds a creative touch to any party or gathering.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How to shape the crust as a mermaid tail?
After mixing the dough, shape it with your hands or a spatula into a large tail outline on parchment paper, then refine edges with a knife before baking.
- → Can I use store-bought dough?
Yes, store-bought sugar cookie dough can be used as a quick alternative with similar results.
- → Which fruits work best for the colorful topping?
Blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, mango, and blackberries create vibrant and visually appealing patterns.
- → How to keep the frosting smooth and creamy?
Beat cream cheese and butter thoroughly before adding powdered sugar and vanilla for a consistent creamy texture.
- → Can I add color to the frosting?
Yes, optional food coloring such as teal or purple enhances the mermaid theme and visual appeal.