Name: Banana Split Fruit Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large banana; 8 fresh strawberries, sliced; 2 thinly sliced rings fresh pineapple, each ring cut into sixths; 1 tablespoon chopped nuts; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

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Introduction

Banana Split Fruit Pizza is a fun and fresh twist on the classic banana split dessert. It combines a soft sugar cookie crust with creamy topping and colorful fresh fruit, finished with a rich chocolate ganache drizzle. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.

A slice of fruit dessert pizza is placed on a white plate with a silver fork beside it. The pizza has three main layers: a light beige crust at the bottom, a smooth white cream cheese layer in the middle, and colorful fruit pieces on top including yellow pineapple chunks, red strawberry slices, and white banana rounds. The surface is drizzled with dark brown chocolate sauce and sprinkled with small chopped nuts. A whole bright red strawberry with green leaves sits next to the slice on the plate. In the background, a whole pizza with the same topping is partially visible on a white round tray, and a red patterned white bowl filled with chocolate sauce is placed near a red cloth on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

16 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 large banana
8 fresh strawberries, sliced
2 thinly sliced rings fresh pineapple, cut into sixths
1 tablespoon chopped nuts
Chocolate Ganache:
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-14 inch pizza pan and press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the pan to form the crust.
Step 2: Bake the crust for 12-14 minutes or until it turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding toppings.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust. Arrange the sliced banana, strawberries, and pineapple on top, then sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Step 5: To prepare the ganache, heat the heavy cream just until it begins to boil. Pour over the bittersweet chocolate and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Step 6: Drizzle the chocolate ganache evenly over the fruit pizza before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a nut-free version, skip the chopped nuts or substitute with toasted coconut flakes for added texture.
Use other fresh fruits like kiwi, blueberries, or raspberries to mix up the flavors and colors.
Chill the assembled fruit pizza before serving to help the ganache set slightly and keep the cream cheese layer firm.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat is not recommended as the fruit and ganache are best enjoyed fresh and chilled. If desired, allow the pizza to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

A round fruit dessert on a white plate, showing several layers from bottom to top: a light brown crust, followed by a smooth white cream layer, then layers of sliced yellow bananas on the left, red strawberries in the middle, and yellow pineapple rings on the right, all arranged in rows. The fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate sauce and sprinkled with small light brown nut pieces. A single whole strawberry with green leaves sits near the center. The plate is on a white marbled texture surface with some whole bananas and strawberries slightly blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough instead of refrigerated dough?

Yes, homemade sugar cookie dough works well. Just make sure it’s rolled and pressed evenly into your pizza pan for even baking.

How can I make the chocolate ganache thicker or thinner?

To make the ganache thicker, use less heavy cream or chill it before drizzling. For a thinner ganache, add a bit more warm cream and stir until smooth.