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