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.
This recipe is a favorite at our family gatherings, where the kids love helping to arrange the fruit like mermaid scales and adults enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors all around.
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
- Preheat:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour baking powder and salt
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy Add egg and vanilla mixing until combined
- Combine Dough:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture mixing until a soft dough forms
- Shape:
- On the prepared baking sheet use your hands or a spatula to shape the dough into a large mermaid tail (about 12 to 14 inches long) Use a knife or template to refine the shape if desired
- Bake:
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden Cool completely on a wire rack
- Prepare Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth Add powdered sugar and vanilla mixing until creamy If desired tint with food coloring
- Frost Cookie:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust
- Arrange Fruit:
- Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales using different colors for a vibrant effect
- Chill:
- Chill the pizza for 20 minutes before slicing and serving
Save Our family loves how this colorful dessert brings everyone together especially when the kids get to create their own fruit patterns.
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
Nutritional Information
Calories 310 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 42 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save This delightful dessert adds a touch of magic to your celebration and is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant presentation.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I shape the crust into the mermaid tail?
After preparing the dough, shape it by hand or with a spatula on parchment paper, refining the edges with a knife or template for a defined tail form.
- → Can I use store-bought dough instead of making the crust from scratch?
Yes, using store-bought sugar cookie dough is a convenient shortcut and still yields delicious results.
- → What fruits work best for the colorful topping?
Blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, mango, pineapple, blackberries, and raspberries provide a variety of colors and textures ideal for the mermaid tail effect.
- → How to achieve the creamy frosting texture?
Beat softened cream cheese with butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla for a creamy, spreadable frosting.
- → Is it possible to add decorative sparkle to the fruit pizza?
Yes, edible glitter or colored sanding sugar can be sprinkled on top for extra sparkle and visual appeal.