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Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza on Sugar Cookie Crust

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A festive and easy-to-make fruit pizza featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or red grapes, halved (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough (15 minutes prep, 30 minutes chill): In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined—don’t overwork the dough or it will toughen. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and…
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your pizza pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Roll out the dough (5-10 minutes): On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a roughly 12-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick. Transfer it carefully to your pizza pan. If the dough cracks, gently press it back together with your fingers.
  4. Bake the crust (15-18 minutes): Bake the cookie dough for 15-18 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown but the center is still soft. It should smell buttery and sweet. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting (10 minutes): While the crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Spread the frosting on the cooled crust: Use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread an even layer of cream cheese frosting over the cooled sugar cookie crust, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Arrange the fruit to create the American flag: Place the blueberries in the top left corner to form the blue ‘stars’ field. Then alternate rows of sliced strawberries and raspberries (or grapes) across the rest of the cookie to mimic the red and white stripes. Press lightly so they stick but don’t crush the frosting.
  8. Chill before serving (optional): Place the fruit pizza in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the frosting and allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to prevent cracking and spreading. Do not overbake the crust; it should be golden on edges but soft in the center. Use softened cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting. Arrange fruit shortly before serving to avoid soggy crust. Pat berries dry if they start to bleed juice. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan butter.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, Fourth of July dessert, patriotic dessert, easy fruit pizza, summer dessert, berry dessert

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