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Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe on Sugar Cookie Crust

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A festive and refreshing dessert featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese layer and fresh red, white, and blue berries arranged like the American flag. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced thin
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or cherries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.
  3. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make rolling easier.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rough rectangle about 9×13 inches (23×33 cm) and about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer to the baking sheet and trim edges if needed.
  6. Bake the Crust: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack to avoid soggy crust.
  7. Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping: Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Arrange sliced strawberries in stripes, place blueberries in the corner for the stars section, and add raspberries or cherries to complete the flag pattern.
  9. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and topping set. Garnish with fresh mint leaves right before serving, if desired.

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling to make it easier to handle and prevent cracking. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth topping and fold whipped cream gently to keep it light and fluffy. Pat frozen berries dry to avoid soggy crust. The crust can be baked up to 2 days ahead and stored wrapped tightly. Refrigerate assembled pizza for at least 1 hour before serving to set the topping.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, American flag dessert, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, berry dessert, easy fruit pizza

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