Description
Indulgent Brownie Fruit Pizza blends rich chocolate with fresh, juicy fruits for a delightful dessert experience. Sweet chocolate base meets colorful seasonal toppings, creating a playful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box (18 ounces) brownie mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Fruits and Toppings:
- Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, grapes)
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or fruit jelly
- Mint leaves
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cooking spray or parchment paper
- Eggs (as specified on brownie mix box)
- Oil (as specified on brownie mix box)
- Water (as specified on brownie mix box)
Instructions
- Craft the brownie base by mixing the batter according to package instructions at the recommended oven temperature, typically 350°F.
- Line a circular or rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring smooth, even coverage with the prepared brownie mixture.
- Bake the brownie crust for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted emerges clean, then transfer to a cooling rack and allow complete cooling.
- Whip the cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gently spread the cream cheese frosting across the cooled brownie foundation, maintaining a slight margin around the edges.
- Artfully arrange sliced fruits like strawberries, kiwis, blueberries, and mandarin oranges atop the creamy layer, creating a vibrant and colorful mosaic.
- Optional: Enhance the fruit’s luster by delicately brushing with warmed apricot preserves or fruit glaze.
- Refrigerate the dessert for approximately one hour, allowing the frosting to solidify and flavors to harmonize.
- Prior to serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves, then slice into elegant wedges or squares for a refreshing and decadent treat.
Notes
- Swap brownie mix for gluten-free versions to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dessert accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar powdered sugar to create a lighter, healthier version of the cream cheese frosting.
- Select fruits that are firm and not overly ripe to prevent soggy toppings and maintain a crisp texture on the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg