# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Crust
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
12 - 2 cups mixed fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, and mandarin oranges, sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons apricot jam, optional for glaze
14 - 1 tablespoon water, if using jam
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Press cookie dough evenly onto prepared pan, shaping into a circle approximately 1/3 inch thick.
07 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and spreadable.
09 - Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
10 - Arrange fresh sliced fruit in decorative patterns over the frosting layer.
11 - Microwave apricot jam with water for 20 seconds, stir, and brush lightly over fruit if desired for a glossy finish.
12 - Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
