These mini orange fruit pizzas have been a tradition in my family for years. For as long as I can remember, we have always made a fruit pizza or minis for our New Years Eve part. I haven’t always made them quite like this though. I remember specifically buying the big roll of sugar cookie dough, spreading it out, and make a huge sugar cookie. Then, I would write the year on it with fruit.
It was only a few years ago, when I became gluten sensitive that I started using this gluten free shortbread cookie recipe for my mini fruit pizzas. The dough doesn’t bake as well in one large piece, so I ended up making them small. After this, I realized that I preferred them small.
Not only are they a great appetizer for New Years, they are also great for birthday parties, wedding showers, weddings, etc. I served them at my sister-in-law’s bridal shower a few years ago and they were a hit. Everyone loved them!
It wasn’t until recently, however, that I started adding the orange twist. I love anything orange and I wondered what adding orange to the frosting might do for the flavor. Katie was over and I decided to give it a shot. We both loved it. The orange juice and the zest in the frosting make the cookie. Here is the recipe for our Mini Orange Fruit Pizzas and if you’re looking for other dessert ideas, you can check them out here.
Mini Orange Fruit Pizzas
Ingredients
- 2 dozen sugar/shortbread cookies (I make gf shortbread cookies, but use whatever you'd like.)
- 3/4 block cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (add more if you'd like sweeter)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 Tbsp. orange juice
- zest of 1 orange (split in half)
- fresh fruit for topping (berries, mandarine oranges, kiwi, etc.)
Instructions
- Bake and prepare the cookies according to the recipe or package. Cut them into your favorite shape or keep them simple (I use circles).
- While the cookies are baking, start preparing the frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange juice and half of the zest.
- Spread on the top of the cookies and top with a few pieces of your favorite fruit.
- Add the remaining zest to add color!
