Name: 4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tube chilled sugar cookie dough (about 16.5 ounces); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened); 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried); 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced); 1 medium banana (sliced)

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Introduction

Celebrate the 4th of July with a festive and delicious fruit pizza that everyone will love. This colorful dessert combines a soft sugar cookie crust with creamy frosting and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag. It’s a perfect treat for summer gatherings or picnics.

A rectangular dessert styled like the American flag sits on a white plate, placed on a white marbled surface. The base appears to be a light golden crust, topped with a smooth white cream layer. On the top left corner, a square of fresh blueberries is tightly packed to resemble the star field, with shiny deep blue colors. The rest of the rectangle is decorated with alternating horizontal stripes of thinly sliced red strawberries and pale yellow banana slices, arranged neatly in five rows. Around the dessert, there are a few whole strawberries with green leaves, a small bowl of blueberries, and a small bowl of white powdery sugar visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tube chilled sugar cookie dough (about 16.5 ounces)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

1 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried)
1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
1 medium banana (sliced)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-inch pan with parchment paper and press the chilled sugar cookie dough evenly into the pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 2: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Spread this frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Step 3: Arrange the fresh blueberries in one corner of the pizza to represent the stars on the flag. Then create red and white stripes by alternating rows of sliced strawberries and bananas to mimic the American flag pattern.

Tips & Variations

For a crisper crust, bake the sugar cookie dough a couple of minutes longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Swap bananas with peeled white peaches or kiwi slices for a different twist on the white stripes.
Use raspberries instead of strawberries for a brighter red color and a slightly tart flavor.

Make the cream cheese frosting ahead of time and keep it chilled to make spreading easier.

Storage

Store leftover fruit pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The crust may soften over time, so it’s best enjoyed within the first day. To serve, take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes beforehand for the frosting to soften slightly.

How to Serve

A rectangular tart sits on a white plate over a white marbled surface, styled like an American flag with neatly arranged fruit. The base layer is a golden-baked crust, topped with a smooth, creamy white layer that covers the whole tart. In the top left corner, a square panel of fresh dark blueberries forms the

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of cookie dough?

Yes, you can use sugar cookie dough or any other cookie dough that bakes into a sturdy, flat crust. Just adjust baking time as needed.

How do I keep the fruit from making the crust soggy?

Make sure to pat dry the fruit before arranging it on the frosting. Also, assembling the pizza shortly before serving helps keep the crust crisp.