Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp (6g) fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup (150g) sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup (75g) sliced kiwi or mandarin oranges

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a prepared 12-inch pizza pan.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are barely golden, then let the crust cool completely on the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed.
  9. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, then increase speed to medium-high and whip for 2 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spread the lemon frosting in an even layer over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a 1/2 inch margin around the edge.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi or mandarin oranges over the frosting.