Description
A light and refreshing dessert made with a sugar cookie crust, a creamy vanilla pudding filling, and a vibrant assortment of fresh fruit toppings.
Ingredients
- For the Sugar Cookie Crust: 1 cup butter (cubed), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp almond extract, 2 tsp baking powder, 3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Creamy Filling: 1 box (3.9 oz) instant vanilla pudding, 1 ½ cups cold milk, ¾ tsp almond extract, 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh Fruit Toppings: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, mango, peaches, bananas (optional), pineapple, grapes, mandarin oranges
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix in baking powder and flour until dough forms.
- Bake the Crust: Press the dough evenly into the baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla pudding mix, and almond extract until thickened. Separately, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the pudding mixture.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the creamy filling over the cooled crust. Arrange the fresh fruit in a decorative pattern.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a rolling pin to ensure an even crust thickness.
- Avoid adding fruits with high moisture content like watermelon to prevent a soggy crust.
- For extra shine, lightly brush fruit with melted apricot jelly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American