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Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Fruit Pizza Recipe with Lemon Cream Cheese for Perfect Summer Treats

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A quick and easy no-bake cheesecake fruit pizza featuring a tangy lemon cream cheese layer on a crisp cookie crust, topped with fresh seasonal fruits. Perfect for summer gatherings and warm-weather treats without using an oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed (about 5 minutes).
  2. Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pizza pan. Press the crumbs firmly and evenly across the bottom and slightly up the edges to form a crust. Chill the crust in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks, being careful not to overwhip.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep it light and airy (about 2 minutes).
  6. Remove the crust from the fridge and evenly spread the lemon cream cheese layer over it. Smooth the top with a spatula. Chill the assembled base for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  7. Wash and slice the fruit. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and banana slices in a colorful pattern over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Optional: Warm apricot jam in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until runny. Lightly brush over the fruit to add shine and preserve freshness.
  9. Place the completed fruit pizza back in the fridge for another 15-20 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

If crust crumbs aren’t sticking well, add a little more melted butter. Chill cream cheese and cream before whipping for best texture. Avoid overcrowding fruit to prevent sogginess. Use fresh lemons for zest and juice for best flavor. Can substitute crust with digestive biscuits or almond flour for gluten-free option. Dairy-free version possible by swapping cream cheese and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives.

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Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, fruit pizza, lemon cream cheese, summer dessert, easy dessert, no oven dessert, fresh fruit topping

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