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Easy Patriotic Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe with Sugar Cookie Crust for Summer Parties

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A colorful and festive fruit pizza on a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a smooth cream cheese layer and fresh berries arranged like the American flag. Perfect for summer parties and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup white grapes or banana slices

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If too sticky, sprinkle a teaspoon of flour and mix again.
  3. Shape and Bake the Crust: Press the dough evenly onto a greased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet to about ¼ inch thickness. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  4. Cool Completely: Remove the crust and let it cool on a rack to prevent the cream cheese topping from melting or sliding off.
  5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream or milk until spreadable but thick.
  6. Spread the Topping: Once the crust is cool, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie base, leaving a small border around the edges.
  7. Arrange the Fruit: Create a flag design by placing blueberries in the top left corner, then alternate red stripes of sliced strawberries and white stripes of grapes or banana slices across the rest of the pizza.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to set the topping and meld flavors.

Notes

Cool the crust completely before spreading the cream cheese topping to prevent melting. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing. Gently pat berries dry before arranging to avoid soggy crust. Optionally brush fruit with honey-water glaze for shine and freshness. Can bake crust on pizza stone for crisper bottom. Store wrapped in refrigerator up to 2 days and serve within a few hours for best presentation.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, summer parties, easy dessert, cream cheese topping, fresh berries

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