Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp (3g) baking soda
  • ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 2 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) Mandarin orange segments
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) apricot preserves

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press dough evenly into the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are light mahogany.
  6. Allow crust to cool completely.
  7. Whip together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled crust using an offset spatula.
  9. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mandarin oranges on top of the frosting.
  10. Optional: Brush with melted apricot preserves for a glaze and chill for 1 hour before serving.