Sugar Cookie Fruit Cups - A bite-sized sugar cookie cup topped with fresh fruit, perfect for parties and gatherings!
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Today, I made some sweet and colorful Sugar Cookie Fruit Cups. This is such a wonderful dessert to serve at parties, especially parties with a whole lotta' ladies!
There's just something magical about putting little pieces of fruit in or on top of desserts. As soon as you do, to a female, it becomes something "safe" to eat.
Something that won't blow their diet out of the water. Never mind the marshmallow creme or the cookie. We don't talk about that. 😉
I topped these delicious fruit cups with strawberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit, blueberries and mangoes! So fresh, sweet and wonderful! I think those three words also describe a precious newborn. Was I not right about these being perfect for a baby shower?
The creme inside the cups is SO easy to make. It's a combination of cream cheese and marshmallow creme.
Sugar Cookie Fruit Cups
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Ready to Bake Sugar Cookies (24 count)
- 13 ounce jar marshmallow creme
- 8 ounces cream cheese (brought to room temperature)
- Kiwi (sliced and quartered)
- Mango (diced)
- Strawberries (quartered)
- Raspberries (halved)
- Blueberries
- Other fruit optional
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease two mini muffin pans.
- Place one cookie into each of the muffin cups.
- Use your thumb to mold the sugar cookie to the shape of the muffin cup.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove to cool.
- In a bowl, add the cream cheese and marshmallow creme and mix with a hand mixer until well-combined.
- Using a teaspoon, spoon the creme mixture into each of the cooled cookie cups.
- Top with assorted fruit and garnish with a mint leaf.
Notes
- Cookie Cup Preparation: When molding the sugar cookie dough into the shape of the muffin cups, make sure to create a well in the center to hold the filling. Press the dough evenly against the sides and bottom of each cup to ensure that the cookie cups have a sturdy structure to hold the creamy filling and fruit toppings.
- Fruit Selection and Preparation: Choose a variety of colorful and complementary fruits for the toppings to add visual appeal and a burst of fresh flavor. Wash and thoroughly dry the fruits before slicing and dicing them. Aim for uniform pieces to ensure that the fruit toppings are evenly distributed and easy to eat. Consider using seasonal fruits for the best flavor and freshness.
- Creamy Filling Consistency: To achieve a smooth and creamy filling, ensure that the cream cheese is brought to room temperature before mixing it with the marshmallow creme. This allows the ingredients to blend together more easily, resulting in a silky texture. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to thoroughly combine the cream cheese and marshmallow creme until no lumps remain. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less marshmallow cream
Cathy
Okay, these look like the perfect little sugar cookie cups (baby shower or no baby shower)!!
Sara
Ha! They really are, Cathy. The fruit cancels out the sugar cookie of course!
Rebecca
Would it work to use mini muffin liners, or best not to?
Sara
I think it will be easier to skip the liners. When you shape the cookie dough to the cups in the pan I feel like liners will slip around too much and make the process more work. Good luck!
Maria
Yum! These are perfect! I can't wait to make some!
Sara
They are the perfect dessert for a party! I hope you do make some!!
Sara
These are sooo pretty and the fruit totally negates all the butter and sugar 🙂
Sara
Right, Sara?! My thoughts exactly!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Such a perfect little treat to bring to a baby shower! This looks amazing and love that it has built in portion control!
Sara
Absolutely, Krista. The problem is my self-control. I can't seem to eat just one!!
Katie @ Clarks Condensed
These look absolutely delicious! Perfect for a baby shower, and a yummy treat that's sweet, but still a little bit healthy 🙂 can't wait to try them!
Sara
Katie, I wish I could have sent you some of these fruit cups. They were delish! Best of luck to you for a healthy delivery!! Hugs!
Derek @ Dad With A Pan
That sugar cookie cup looks like it just melts in your mouth, thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sara
They really do melt in your mouth, Derek! Thanks for stopping by!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie
SO CUTE and pretty! These look SO yummy!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
There's something about the combination of sugar cookie and fruit that is fabulous!
Sara
You are so right, Tonia!
Stephanie
These are so pretty - perfect for a party 🙂
Sara
They sure are, Stephanie. They fly off the platter quickly that's for sure!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
That quote is the best and so are these fruit cups!!
Sara
Thank you, Nancy!! I loved the quote, too!