Description
A bright and zesty dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with creamy lemon filling, perfect for spring and summer. This refreshing lemon pizza is a delightful and easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
1 package sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the sugar cookie dough into a 12-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper. Place the dough on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Once the cookie crust has cooled, spread the lemon cream evenly over the entire surface of the crust.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Slice the dessert like a pizza and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a fruity twist, top the lemon cream with fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
Sprinkle shredded coconut over the lemon cream for added texture and flavor.
For a slightly different base, use a graham cracker crust instead of the sugar cookie dough.
For a lemon meringue version, top with meringue and bake until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
