Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (6g) fresh lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp (2g) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) sliced strawberries
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
- 1 sliced kiwi (approx. 70g)
- 1 sliced mango or peach (approx. 100g)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) apricot preserves
- 1 tbsp (15ml) warm water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12x17 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until the flour streaks disappear.
- Press the dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking sheet, rolling it thin. Bake for 18–20 minutes until edges are pale golden brown.
- Allow the crust to cool completely on the pan to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Whip softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla, beating on medium-high until airy.
- Gradually fold in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and holds a soft peak.
- Spread the frosting in an even layer across the cooled lemon cookie base using an offset spatula.
- Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and mango/peach in a mosaic pattern over the frosting.
- Mix apricot preserves with warm water and brush lightly over the fruit to create a natural glaze.