Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza
A sweet twist on pizza, this dessert version starts with a soft sugar cookie crust, is topped with creamy frosting, and crowned with caramel-drenched apples and toasted pecans. It’s fun, fresh, and absolutely fall-ready!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 16–20 slices 1x
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Crust
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp half-and-half (as needed for smoothness)
Toppings
4 large apples, diced (~4 cups)
3 cups club soda (for soaking apples to prevent browning)
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 cup caramel syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line two round pizza pans or one large sheet pan.
Make the crust:
In a large bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in salt, baking powder, and flour.
Press dough evenly onto prepared pans. Bake 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Prepare frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until fluffy, adding half-and-half as needed for spreadable consistency.
Soak apples:
Dice apples and soak in club soda for 3–5 minutes to prevent browning. Drain and pat dry.
Assemble:
Spread frosting over cooled cookie crust. Top with diced apples, toasted pecans, and a generous drizzle of caramel syrup.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 3g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/caramel-apple-fruit-pizza/