Melting Snowman Fruit Pizza

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This vibrant dessert features a sugar cookie base topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Fresh fruit slices and marshmallows are arranged playfully to resemble melting snowmen, decorated with chocolate chips, candies, and licorice scarves. Ideal for winter gatherings or kid-friendly celebrations, the treat comes together quickly with simple baking and chilling steps.

The combination of sweet cookie crust, creamy topping, and assorted fresh fruit creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Customizable with gluten-free dough or different fruits, it invites creativity and festive fun in the kitchen.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:52:00 GMT
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A playful and colorful dessert pizza featuring sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit, decorated to resemble melting snowmen—perfect for kids and winter celebrations.

A playful and colorful dessert pizza featuring sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit, decorated to resemble melting snowmen—perfect for kids and winter celebrations.

Ingredients

  • Cookie Crust: 1 package (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • Frosting: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened , 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened , 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar , 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Decoration & Toppings: 1 large banana, sliced into rounds , 8 large marshmallows , 16 mini chocolate chips (eyes) , 8 orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles (noses) , 8 red or black licorice strings (scarves) , 80 g (1/2 cup) fresh blueberries , 100 g (3/4 cup) sliced strawberries , 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced , 50 g (1/3 cup) green and red grapes, halved

Instructions

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Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
Prepare crust:
Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a parchment-lined 30 cm (12-inch) pizza pan to form a round crust
Bake crust:
Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden Cool completely
Make frosting:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth
Frost crust:
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust
Assemble snowmen:
Arrange banana slices as the bases of snowmen Place a marshmallow on each banana slice for the snowmans head
Add faces:
Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and orange candies or sprinkles for noses on the marshmallows
Add scarves:
Wrap licorice strings around the snowmen as scarves
Decorate:
Decorate the rest of the pizza with assorted fruits to resemble snow and festive decorations
Chill:
Chill for 20 minutes before slicing and serving
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Let kids decorate their own snowmen for a fun activity

Required Tools

30 cm (12-inch) pizza pan , Electric mixer or hand whisk , Spatula , Parchment paper , Small knife

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (cookie dough), milk (cream cheese, butter) May contain eggs and soy (cookie dough, candies) Always check ingredient labels for allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 270 , Total Fat 10 g , Carbohydrates 41 g , Protein 3 g

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This melting snowman fruit pizza brings fun and flavor together for all ages

Recipe FAQs

What type of dough is used for the crust?

Refrigerated sugar cookie dough is pressed evenly on a pizza pan to form the crust, then baked until golden.

How is the frosting made?

The frosting combines softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, whisked until smooth.

Which fruits decorate the dessert?

A variety of fresh fruits like bananas, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, and grapes create colorful, festive decorations.

How are the snowmen features created?

Marshmallows form the snowmen heads, with mini chocolate chips as eyes, orange candies or sprinkles for noses, and licorice strings as scarves.

Can this dessert be made gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free cookie dough and certified gluten-free candies for a suitable adaptation.

How long should the dessert chill before serving?

Chill the assembled dessert for about 20 minutes to set the frosting and ease slicing.

Melting Snowman Fruit Pizza

Colorful sugar cookie crust topped with creamy frosting and fresh fruit in winter-inspired design.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Time to Cook
12 minutes
Overall Duration
32 minutes
Recipe by Natalie Wilson


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Serves 8 Portions

Dietary Info Meat-Free

What You Need

Cookie Crust

01 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Frosting

01 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 1 cup powdered sugar
04 1 tsp vanilla extract

Decoration & Toppings

01 1 large banana, sliced into rounds
02 8 large marshmallows
03 16 mini chocolate chips
04 8 orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles
05 8 red or black licorice strings
06 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
07 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
08 1 peeled and sliced kiwi
09 1/3 cup green and red grapes, halved

How-To Steps

Step 01

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 02

Prepare Crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a parchment-lined 12-inch pizza pan to form a round crust.

Step 03

Bake Crust: Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely.

Step 04

Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 05

Frost Crust: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.

Step 06

Assemble Snowmen: Arrange banana slices as bases of snowmen. Place a marshmallow on each banana slice to form the snowman's head.

Step 07

Add Facial Features: Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and orange candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles for noses on the marshmallows.

Step 08

Add Scarves: Wrap red or black licorice strings around the snowmen as scarves.

Step 09

Decorate with Fruit: Decorate the remaining pizza surface with blueberries, strawberries, kiwi slices, and halved grapes to mimic snow and festive embellishments.

Step 10

Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

What You'll Need

  • 12-inch pizza pan
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Small knife

Allergy Details

Be sure to check ingredients for allergens and ask your doctor if you’re not sure.
  • Contains wheat (cookie dough) and milk (cream cheese, butter).
  • May contain eggs and soy (cookie dough, candies).
  • Check ingredient labels for potential allergens.

Nutrition Details (per portion)

Intended only for informational use, not medical advice.
  • Calories: 270
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Proteins: 3 g