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Banana Split Fruit Pizza Recipe

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This Banana Split Fruit Pizza is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese spread and an array of fresh fruit slices including bananas, strawberries, and pineapple. Finished with a luscious drizzle of bittersweet chocolate ganache and sprinkled with chopped nuts, this colorful and delicious treat is perfect for parties or a fun family dessert.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 16 ounces refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Cream Cheese Topping

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit Toppings

  • 1 large banana
  • 8 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 thinly sliced rings fresh pineapple, each ring cut into sixths

Other Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts

Chocolate Ganache

  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie crust.
  2. Prepare and Bake Crust: Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased 12-14 inch pizza pan to create a uniform base. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the crust turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely to ensure the cream cheese topping does not melt.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese Topping: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust. Arrange the sliced bananas, strawberries, and pineapple pieces attractively on top of the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the fruit for added texture and flavor.
  5. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Gently bring the heavy cream just to a boil on the stovetop. Remove from heat and add the bittersweet chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
  6. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the warm chocolate ganache evenly over the fruit-topped pizza. Let the ganache set slightly before slicing and serving your banana split fruit pizza.

Notes

  • Ensure the cookie crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent melting or sliding.
  • Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and presentation.
  • You can substitute nuts based on preference or allergies, or omit them altogether.
  • Chocolate ganache can be made ahead and gently reheated before drizzling.
  • This dessert is best served the same day to enjoy the freshness of the fruit and cookie crust texture.

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