Strawberry Pizza

These Strawberry Pizza starts with a soft homemade sugar cookie crust, layered with a sweet cream chese spread, and finished with fresh strawberries that are arranged into a beautiful display that's just as impressive as it is delicious.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Chill Time30

Servings: slices

Author: Miranda Couse

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Crust

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Topping

2-3 cups fresh strawberries hulled, sliced, and patted dry

Glaze

1 tablespoon honey optional

Instructions

Sugar Cookie Crust

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-inch pizza pan with a parchment paper round.
In a medium bowl, add the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan. Be sure the sugar cookie dough reaches lip of the pizza pan.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let it cool completely. Once the crust is completely cooled, begin working on the cream cheese layer.

Cream Cheese Layer

In a medium bowl, add the 8 ounces cream cheese and beat on medium speed until smooth.
Add the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and beat until combined.
Lately, add the 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy. It should be a spreadable consistency.
Using an angled spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.

Strawberry Topping

Arrange the sliced 2-3 cups fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer. Overlap the slices slightly, creating a circular pattern, starting from the outer edge and working your way to the center.

Glaze

If using this glaze, microwave the 1 tablespoon honey for 20 seconds or until it’s runny.
Using a silicone pastry brush, lightly brush the honey over the strawberries to give them a shiny finish and to keep them from drying out.
Chill the strawberry pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Slice and enjoy.

Notes

Storage: Store covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's best enjoyed the first 1 to 2 days.

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