Colorful dessert with sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh fruit arranged in a vivid mermaid tail pattern.
# What you'll need:
→ Sugar Cookie Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Food coloring (optional, teal or purple)
→ Fruit Toppings
13 - 1/2 cup blueberries
14 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
15 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
16 - 1/2 cup grapes, halved
17 - 1/2 cup mango or pineapple, diced
18 - 1/2 cup blackberries or raspberries
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
05 - Transfer dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape into a 12–14 inch large mermaid tail, refining edges with a knife or template if desired.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Tint with food coloring if desired.
08 - Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
09 - Decorate with fruit arranged in overlapping rows to mimic mermaid tail scales, using various colors for vibrancy.
10 - Refrigerate for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
