Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (3g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) sliced strawberries
- 1 cup (150g) blueberries
- 1 cup (150g) raspberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) apricot preserves
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until the white streaks disappear.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are mahogany-colored and the center is set.
- Let the crust cool completely on the pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip on high for 2 minutes until light and airy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and kiwi on top of the frosting.
- Optional: Glaze the fruit with apricot preserves for a professional finish.
- Chill the completed pizza for 1 hour before slicing and serving.