Let’s create this beautiful and delicious dessert:

1. Prepare Oven and Crust:

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Note: This is lower than the 350°F often used for shortbread, resulting in a paler, tender crust.

Grease a 12-inch pizza pan.

In a large bowl (preferably using an electric mixer), cream the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Beat in the all-purpose flour (and salt, if adding) until the mixture is combined. It will likely be crumbly at this stage.

2. Press and Bake Crust:

Pat the crumbly mixture evenly onto the bottom of the greased 12-inch pizza pan. Use your fingers or the bottom of a glass to press it firmly.

Bake until the crust is lightly browned around the edges and feels set, 25-28 minutes.

Cool the crust completely on a wire rack. A cool crust is essential.

3. Make the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling:

Beat the melted and cooled white baking chips and heavy whipping cream together with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add the softened cream cheese and beat until smooth and fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. Spread Filling on Crust:

Spread the white chocolate cream cheese filling evenly over the completely cooled crust.

Refrigerate the crust with the filling for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the glaze and fruit.

5. Make the Pineapple Glaze:

While the base chills, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.

Whisk until smooth.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until the glaze has thickened and become clear, about 2 minutes.

Let the glaze cool slightly.

6. Arrange Fruit:

Arrange your chosen assorted fresh fruit decoratively over the chilled cream cheese layer. Get creative with patterns and colors!

7. Glaze the Fruit:

Using a pastry brush, gently brush the slightly cooled pineapple glaze evenly over the fresh fruit. This adds shine and helps preserve the fruit slightly.

8. Chill:

Refrigerate the finished Fruit Pizza Tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the glaze to set and the flavors to meld.

9. Serve:

Slice into wedges, like a pizza, and serve chilled. Enjoy!