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Delicious Brown Butter Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe with Cream Cheese Mascarpone Frosting

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A rich and buttery sugar cookie base made with brown butter, topped with a smooth cream cheese mascarpone frosting and fresh fruit for a sophisticated twist on classic fruit pizza.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz (115g) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges or thinly sliced peaches
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter (about 10 minutes): Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon as the butter melts and foams. Continue stirring until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough (about 10 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter with sugar until mixed. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined. Dough will be soft but not sticky.
  3. Shape and Bake the Cookie Base (20-25 minutes): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 or 10-inch pizza pan. Press dough evenly into pan with slightly raised edges. Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack before frosting.
  4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mascarpone Frosting (about 10 minutes): Beat cream cheese and mascarpone on medium speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until combined. If too thick, add heavy cream to desired consistency.
  5. Assemble the Fruit Pizza (about 10 minutes): Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie base. Arrange sliced fruit on top as desired. Garnish with mint leaves if using. Chill for 15 minutes before serving if desired.

Notes

Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning; use a light-colored pan to monitor color changes. Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookie soft and chewy. Use room temperature cream cheese and mascarpone for smooth frosting. Cool cookie base completely before frosting to prevent melting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: brown butter, sugar cookie, fruit pizza, cream cheese frosting, mascarpone, easy dessert, summer dessert, fruit topping

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