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Cottage Cheese Fruit Pizza

Cottage cheese fruit pizza is a no-fuss, protein-packed dessert with a soft sugar cookie crust and smooth cottage-cheese frosting. Top it with a rainbow of fresh fruit for a bakery-style look that stays refreshing and bright.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling + chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie Crust
  • 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough or homemade
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for rolling
Cottage Cheese Frosting
  • 1.5 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest fresh
Fruit Topping
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
  • 0.5 cup fresh raspberries
  • 0.5 cup mandarin orange segments
  • 0.5 cup green kiwi peeled and thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh mango chunks
  • 2 tbsp honey for drizzling, optional
  • 1 fresh mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 blender

Method
 

Bake the sugar cookie crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly flour a 12-inch pizza pan or large baking sheet.
  2. Press or roll the refrigerated sugar cookie dough into a round about 1/4 inch thick on the pan. Keep it even so the center sets at the same rate.
  3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks set. Do not overbake so the crust stays soft.
  4. Remove the crust and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. The crust must be cool before frosting to prevent melting.
Make the cottage cheese frosting
  1. Add cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon zest to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy for about 60–90 seconds.
  2. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use so it spreads cleanly.
Assemble and finish
  1. Spread the cottage cheese frosting evenly over the cooled crust, leaving a small border around the edge. Smooth to the corners for a neat finish.
  2. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mandarin orange segments, green kiwi, and mango chunks in colorful rings or sections. Start at the outside edge and work inward, or use a freeform pattern.
  3. Drizzle lightly with honey if using, then scatter fresh mint leaves over the top. This adds a fresh, aromatic garnish.
  4. Slice into wedges with a sharp knife and serve immediately. If needed, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For the smoothest frosting, blend until no visible curds remain, and let the crust cool fully before spreading. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours for best texture; after that, fruit may release juices. Freezing is not recommended. If you want a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduce powdered sugar slightly to keep it balanced.