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