Trendy Rainbow Fruit Pizza

 

Rainbow Fruit Pizza

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Assorted fresh fruits (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, and raspberries), washed and sliced
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves or honey, for glazing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-inch pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.

3. Press into pan: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan, covering the bottom in a thin layer.

4. Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

5. Prepare the topping: In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

6. Assemble the pizza: Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.

7. Arrange the fruit: Arrange the sliced fruits in a rainbow pattern on top of the cream cheese mixture, starting with red fruits on the outer edge and working your way inward with orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple fruits.

8. Glaze the fruit: In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves or honey over low heat until melted and smooth. Gently brush the glaze over the top of the fruit to add shine and prevent it from drying out.

9. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to set. Slice into wedges and serve chilled.

This Rainbow Fruit Pizza is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it a perfect addition to any gathering or celebration. Its vibrant colors and fresh fruit toppings with the combination of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite!