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Banana Split Fruit Pizza Recipe

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This Banana Split Fruit Pizza is a delightful, colorful dessert featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy vanilla-flavored cream cheese layer, fresh banana, strawberry, and pineapple slices, sprinkled with chopped nuts and finished with a luscious bittersweet chocolate ganache drizzle. Perfect for parties or a fun family treat.

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 Topping

  • 1 large banana, sliced
  • 8 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 thinly sliced rings fresh pineapple, cut into sixths
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)

Chocolate Ganache

  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12- to 14-inch pizza pan. Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the pan to form a flat crust. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the crust is lightly golden brown. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding toppings.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat or whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Assemble the Pizza: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the completely cooled cookie crust. Arrange the sliced banana, strawberries, and pineapple pieces evenly over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top to add texture and flavor.
  4. Make the Chocolate Ganache: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream just until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and add the bittersweet chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth.
  5. Finish the Pizza: Drizzle the warm chocolate ganache evenly over the fruit-topped pizza. Let it set slightly before slicing and serving to allow the ganache to firm up a bit.

Notes

  • The crust must be completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting and runniness.
  • You can substitute the nuts with any favorite variety or omit entirely for a nut-free version.
  • Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor and appearance.
  • The ganache can be made ahead and reheated gently before drizzling.
  • For an extra touch, chill the assembled pizza briefly to set the ganache before serving.

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