Description
A no-bake dessert combining a chilled buttery shortbread crust with fresh seasonal fruits and a glossy glaze. This elegant fruit pizza is perfect for gatherings or quick dessert, offering a delightful crunch and vibrant fruit flavor.
Ingredients
1½ cups (180g) flour
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, or 2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract, optional: substitute with almond extract
Seasonal fresh fruits (e.g., mandarin oranges, kiwi, berries for topping)
Apricot jam or glaze (optional)
Optional: citrus zest (orange or lemon)
Instructions
Cut cold butter into ½-inch cubes
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt
Add cold butter and vanilla extract; work butter into the flour mixture using fingertips
Press the dough firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using a jar for even compression
Cover the pan with plastic and refrigerate for 20 minutes
If using light-sensitive berries, freeze the crust for 15 minutes to preserve color
Remove from refrigerator and temper for 5 minutes before adding toppings
Arrange fresh seasonal fruits on the chilled crust
Optionally brush the crust with a thin layer of apricot jam for a glossy finish
Notes
Keep the dough cold to avoid a greasy texture
Pre-freeze the crust if using raspberries to prevent juice from bleeding into the crust
Work quickly once the crust tempts to prevent shrinkage
Substitute citrus zest for added flavor
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg