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Easy Patriotic Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Celebration

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A quick and festive fruit pizza on a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with cream cheese and fresh patriotic fruits, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • Optional: fresh raspberries or blackberries for added color and texture

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet, smoothing it out to create an even layer.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before adding toppings.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add ½ cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until combined and smooth.
  11. In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup heavy cream to soft peaks.
  12. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  13. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
  14. Wash and pat dry the fruit. Slice strawberries and kiwi into thin, even pieces.
  15. Arrange blueberries in a small rectangle at the top left corner to mimic the flag’s stars section.
  16. Create alternating stripes of strawberries and kiwi across the remaining crust.
  17. Optionally add raspberries or blackberries in the blue section for extra stars.
  18. Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to let the cream cheese layer set and flavors meld.
  19. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.

Notes

Let the sugar cookie crust cool completely before spreading the cream cheese layer to prevent sogginess. Use firm, fresh fruit to avoid excess juice. Whip cream cheese and heavy cream separately for a light, fluffy topping. Parchment paper helps with easy cleanup and removal. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream.

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