Pin it 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 always brings joy to our gatherings and is a hit with kids and adults alike.
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
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Step 4:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 5:
- On the prepared baking sheet, use your hands or a spatula to shape the dough into a large mermaid tail (about 12–14 inches long). Use a knife or template to refine the shape if desired.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 7:
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. If desired, tint with food coloring.
- Step 8:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the fruit in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales, using different colors for a vibrant effect.
- Step 10:
- Chill the pizza for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Pin it Nothing beats the smiles when serving this at family celebrations.
Notes
Edible glitter or colored sanding sugar can add extra sparkle.
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.
Pin it This dessert is as delightful to look at as it is to eat, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the crust into a mermaid tail?
Shape the dough by hand or with a spatula into a large 12–14 inch tail. Refine edges using a knife or template before baking.
- → Can I use store-bought dough for the crust?
Yes, pre-made sugar cookie dough speeds up preparation without compromising taste or shape.
- → How can I achieve the vibrant colors in the frosting?
Add teal or purple food coloring to the cream cheese frosting for a whimsical undersea effect.
- → What fruits work best for the tail design?
Blueberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, mango, blackberries, and raspberries create colorful overlapping rows mimicking scales.
- → Is chilling necessary before serving?
Chilling for 20 minutes helps the frosting set and makes slicing cleaner and easier.