Melting Snowman Fruit Pizza

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This vibrant winter dessert combines a crisp sugar cookie crust topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and an assortment of fresh fruits. Banana slices and marshmallows form charming melting snowmen, accented with chocolate chip eyes, candy noses, and licorice scarves. Finished with blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, and grapes, it offers a delightful balance of creamy, sweet, and fruity flavors ideal for festive celebrations and kid-friendly gatherings. Prep and bake quickly, then chill before serving.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:46:00 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.

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

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 snowmans 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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of crust is used?

A refrigerated sugar cookie dough forms a sweet, crisp base baked until golden and cooled before toppings.

How is the frosting prepared?

The creamy frosting blends softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for a smooth, rich layer.

Which fruits decorate the dessert?

Bananas, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, and grapes create colorful accents alongside marshmallows and candies.

How are the melting snowmen formed?

Banana slices serve as bodies topped with marshmallows as heads, decorated with chocolate chip eyes, candy noses, and licorice scarves.

Can this be adapted for dietary needs?

Yes, substitute gluten-free cookie dough and certified gluten-free candies for gluten-free options.

Melting Snowman Fruit Pizza

A colorful treat with sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, and fresh fruit arranged in playful winter shapes.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
32 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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 tsp vanilla extract

Decoration & Toppings

01 1 large banana, sliced into rounds
02 8 large marshmallows
03 16 mini chocolate chips
04 8 orange candy-coated chocolates or orange sprinkles
05 8 red or black licorice strings
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

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 02

Prepare Cookie Crust: Press the refrigerated 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 the edges turn golden brown. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.

Step 04

Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 05

Apply Frosting: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust using a spatula.

Step 06

Construct Snowmen Bases: Arrange banana slices on the frosted crust to form the bases of snowmen. Top each slice with a large marshmallow to create the snowmen heads.

Step 07

Decorate Faces: Use mini chocolate chips to form eyes on the marshmallow heads, and add orange candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles as noses.

Step 08

Add Scarves: Wrap licorice strings around each snowman's neck to resemble scarves.

Step 09

Add Fruit Decorations: Arrange fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries, kiwi, and halved grapes artistically on the remaining space to simulate snow and festive adornments.

Step 10

Chill: Refrigerate for 20 minutes before slicing and serving to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.

Tools You'll Need

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

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains wheat, milk; may contain eggs and soy. Verify ingredients for allergen presence.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 270
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
  • Protein: 3 g