Melting Snowman Fruit Pizza

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This colorful dessert features a sugar cookie crust baked to golden perfection, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Fresh fruit like bananas, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and marshmallows are arranged to create melting snowmen shapes, accented with chocolate chips and candy decorations. It’s an easy-to-make, playful treat perfect for winter celebrations and fun gatherings. Chilling before serving lets the flavors meld and the frosting set beautifully.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:54:00 GMT
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A playful and colorful dessert pizza featuring sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit, decorated to resemble melting snowmen—perfect for kids and winter celebrations.

I first served this delightful fruit pizza to my family during a snowy winter afternoon, and it brought smiles to all the kids around the table.

Ingredients

  • Cookie Crust: 1 package (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • Frosting: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Decoration & Toppings: 1 large banana, sliced into rounds, 8 large marshmallows, 16 mini chocolate chips (eyes), 8 orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles (noses), 8 red or black licorice strings (scarves), 80 g (1/2 cup) fresh blueberries, 100 g (3/4 cup) sliced strawberries, 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced, 50 g (1/3 cup) green and red grapes, halved

Instructions

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Step 1:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
Step 2:
Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a parchment-lined 30 cm (12-inch) pizza pan to form a round crust
Step 3:
Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely
Step 4:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth
Step 5:
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust
Step 6:
Arrange banana slices as the bases of snowmen. Place a marshmallow on each banana slice for the snowman's head
Step 7:
Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and orange candies or sprinkles for noses on the marshmallows
Step 8:
Wrap licorice strings around the snowmen as scarves
Step 9:
Decorate the rest of the pizza with assorted fruits to resemble snow and festive decorations
Step 10:
Chill for 20 minutes before slicing and serving
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Let kids decorate their own snowmen for a fun activity, creating memorable family moments in the kitchen.

Required Tools

30 cm (12-inch) pizza pan, Electric mixer or hand whisk, Spatula, Parchment paper, Small knife

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (cookie dough), milk (cream cheese, butter). May contain eggs and soy (cookie dough, candies). Always check ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 270, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 3 g per serving

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This melting snowman fruit pizza is sure to brighten your winter gatherings with its fun design and delicious flavors.

Recipe Q&A

How do I ensure the cookie crust bakes evenly?

Press the dough evenly onto the pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) until edges turn golden, about 12 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before frosting.

Can I substitute fruits used for decoration?

Yes, feel free to use any fresh fruit you prefer for vibrant colors and flavors that suit your taste.

What is the best way to decorate the snowmen faces?

Use mini chocolate chips for eyes, candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles for noses, and licorice strings for scarves to add charming details.

How long should the dessert chill before serving?

Chill the assembled dessert for at least 20 minutes to allow the frosting to set and the flavors to meld.

Is there a gluten-free version option available?

Yes, use gluten-free cookie dough and candy coatings to make a gluten-free variation without compromising taste.

Melting Snowman Fruit Pizza

Playful dessert featuring cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit arranged as playful snowmen.

Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
12 minutes
Overall time
32 minutes
Created by James Fisher


Skill level Easy

Cuisine Style American

Makes 8 Portions

Diet details Meat-Free

What You Need

Cookie Crust

01 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Frosting

01 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 1 cup powdered sugar
04 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration & Toppings

01 1 large banana, sliced into rounds
02 8 large marshmallows
03 16 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
04 8 orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles (for noses)
05 8 red or black licorice strings (for scarves)
06 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
07 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
08 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
09 1/3 cup green and red grapes, halved

Directions

Step 01

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 02

Prepare Crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a parchment-lined 12-inch pizza pan to form a round crust.

Step 03

Bake Crust: Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool completely.

Step 04

Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 05

Spread Frosting: Evenly spread the frosting over the cooled cookie crust.

Step 06

Assemble Snowmen: Arrange banana slices as the bases of snowmen. Place a marshmallow on each banana slice to form the snowmen’s heads.

Step 07

Add Snowmen Features: Use mini chocolate chips for eyes and orange candies or sprinkles for noses on the marshmallows.

Step 08

Add Scarves: Wrap licorice strings around the snowmen as scarves.

Step 09

Decorate with Fruit: Arrange remaining blueberries, strawberries, kiwi slices, and grapes on the pizza to mimic snow and festive decorations.

Step 10

Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tools & Equipment

  • 12-inch pizza pan
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Small knife

Allergy alerts

Review every ingredient for allergens and consult your physician or specialist if you’re unsure.
  • Contains wheat, milk; may contain eggs and soy. Check labels for allergens.

Nutritional info (for each serving)

This info is for reference only and isn’t medical advice.
  • Caloric Value: 270
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Proteins: 3 g