Indulge in this refreshing, easy-to-make summer dessert, featuring a soft homemade sugar cookie crust, a light and creamy frosting, and an exquisite arrangement of fresh, colorful fruit.
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a round glass pizza pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Press the dough into the pan, about 1/8 inch thick. Pierce several times with a fork.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
FROSTING
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In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
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Once crust has cooled, spread frosting evenly over sugar cookie with a spatula.
FRUIT
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Arrange mandarin oranges, kiwi slices, strawberries, raspberries, and pineapple chunks over the frosting in a decorative pattern.
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Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.