Description
Say hello to your new favorite dessert—Banana Split Fruit Pizza! This vibrant treat combines everything you love about a banana split, but with a creative and easy-to-serve twist. A soft, chewy cookie crust is topped with a fluffy cream cheese spread, then layered with fresh bananas, strawberries, pineapples, and cherries.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or homemade equivalent)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Topping:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping or Greek yogurt (optional for lighter version)
For the Fruit Toppings:
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
1/2 cup blueberries (optional)
Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Optional Toppings:
Chocolate syrup or hot fudge
Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or peanuts)
Rainbow sprinkles
Coconut flakes
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined round pizza pan or baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Fold in whipped topping or yogurt if using for a fluffier texture.
Assemble the Pizza:
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Arrange the sliced fruits decoratively over the top.
Add Final Toppings:
Drizzle with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with nuts or sprinkles, and top each slice with a cherry.
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Prevent Banana Browning: Toss banana slices with a little lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Make it Healthier: Use a whole wheat cookie crust, Greek yogurt topping, and skip sugary toppings.
Go Creative: Add your favorite seasonal fruits or drizzle with caramel for a twist.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Bake the crust and prep the topping the day before. Assemble the fruit layer just before serving for freshness.
Kid-Friendly Tip: Let kids decorate their own mini fruit pizzas with fun shapes and colorful toppings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes