Freshly Milled Soft & Sweet Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
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There’s just something nostalgic about fruit pizza. That soft, buttery sugar cookie base, the creamy topping, the colorful, fresh fruit arranged like a masterpiece—it’s the kind of dessert that feels like summer on a plate. But this version? It’s a little different. A little better.
This Freshly Milled Soft & Sweet Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza brings all the fun of the classic, but with real ingredients you can feel good about. We use freshly milled flour to create a buttery sugar cookie crust that’s packed with whole grain goodness—but still soft, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and fresh berries, this delicious recipe is perfect for Memorial Day, birthday parties, a baby shower, bridal shower, or the fourth of July!
Whether you’re new to fresh milled flour or a seasoned home baker, this easy fruit pizza recipe is a sweet reminder that healthy and homemade can be just as beautiful (and crowd-pleasing) as anything store-bought.
Why This Recipe Is the Perfect Summertime Treat
- Fresh milled flour magic – You’ll be amazed at how soft and tender a sugar cookie crust can be with 100% whole grain flour. The freshly milled grains give it a delicate texture and a depth of flavor that all-purpose flour just can’t match.
- Naturally sweetened and nourishing – With a lightly sweet cream cheese layer and fruit on top, this treat hits the sweet spot without going overboard. It’s a dessert you can feel good about sharing with your family.
- A showstopper for any occasion – Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or just want a fun weekend bake with the kids, this fruit pizza brings the wow factor with its bright, colorful topping and soft cookie base.
- Customizable and seasonal – Use whatever fruits you have on hand or what’s in season—strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, peaches, or even figs. It’s the kind of recipe that flexes with your pantry and your garden.
- Simple, wholesome ingredients – No store-bought dough, no refined white flour, and no weird preservatives. Just the good stuff—real butter, fresh flour, and fruit.
Try these other summertime treats like our summer berry bundt cake or our strawberry toaster pastries!
What Makes This Recipe Great
Freshly milled crust adds a wholesome touch.
Making the crust from freshly milled flour gives this fruit pizza a unique, nutty flavor and a slightly rustic texture that elevates the whole experience beyond your usual store-bought base.
Vibrant, seasonal toppings.
The recipe encourages using fresh, in-season fruits that burst with natural sweetness and vibrant colors, making every bite taste like a bite of summer no matter the time of year.
Customizable and fun to assemble.
You get to choose your fruit toppers and spread your frosting just how you like it, turning this recipe into a creative activity rather than just another dessert task.
How To Make Freshly Milled Soft & Sweet Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Ingredients:
For the sugar cookie dough
- ½ cup softened butter (115 grams)
- ⅔ cup sugar or maple sugar (90 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup fresh milled soft white wheat flour, finely milled (228 grams)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese (227 grams)
- ½ cup softened butter (115 grams)
- ¼ cup honey 75 grams
Fruit topping:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. It should not be completely hardened.
- Spread out a sheet of parchment paper and roll the dough out on it into about a 12 inch circle. You will need to add flour to the dough to keep the rolling pin from sticking.
- Place the parchment with the sugar cookie dough onto a pizza pan or round cast iron pan.
- Allow the sugar cookie crust to cool completely.
- To make the icing, beat the butter and cream cheese together for 3-4 minutes until fully combined and fluffy.
- Add the honey and whip for another 2-4 minutes until fully combined.
- Spread the icing over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the fresh berries as desired.
- This delicious recipe can be made with an combination of juicy fruit, not just red and blue berries.
Tips for Making Ahead
In a time crunch? There are a couple great options to speed up the process. Consider using canned fruit if you don’t have fresh berries or time to cut up the fruit. Just make sure the fruit is well drained. You can even make the sugar cookie dough ahead of time and keep it in the freezer until you are ready to use it. Make sure to pull it out several hours before you want to make the pizza so it can fully thaw.
Additional Ways to Make
This sugar cookie dough can easily be made into mini sugar cookie fruit pizzas or even fruit sugar cookie bars! For the fruit pizza cookies, roll out the dough and use a round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Bake the sugar cookies for 7-9 minutes. Then, top the cooled cookies with the icing and juicy fruit. For the sugar cookie bars, skip chilling the dough and spread it into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes and allow to cool before adding the cream cheese layer and fresh fruit.
Soft and Sweet Freshly Milled Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup softened butter (115 grams)
- ⅔ cup sugar or maple sugar (90 grams)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup fresh milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (228 grams)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese (227 grams)
- ½ cup softened butter (115 grams)
- ¼ cup honey (75 grams)
Fruit topping:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. It should not be completely hardened.
- Spread out a sheet of parchment paper and roll the dough out on it into about a 12 inch circle. You will need to add flour to the dough to keep the rolling pin from sticking.
- Place the parchment with the sugar cookie dough onto a pizza pan or round cast iron pan.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the sugar cookie crust to cool completely.
- To make the icing, beat the butter and cream cheese together for 3-4 minutes until fully combined and fluffy.
- Add the honey and whip for another 2-4 minutes until fully combined.
- Spread the icing over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the fresh berries as desired.
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