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Perfect Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Homemade Sugar Cookie Crust Idea

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A festive and easy-to-make fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy spread and vibrant fresh fruit arranged like a flag. Perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced (150 g)
  • 1 cup blueberries (150 g)
  • 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • Optional: raspberries or blackberries for extra texture and color variety

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough (10-15 minutes): In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Chill the Dough (at least 1 hour): Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate to firm up the dough.
  4. Prepare the Baking Pan: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly grease if desired.
  5. Shape the Cookie Crust (10 minutes): Press the chilled dough evenly into the prepared pan to about ¼ inch thickness. Prick the dough a few times with a fork.
  6. Bake the Cookie Crust (15-18 minutes): Bake at 350°F (175°C) until edges are lightly golden and surface looks set but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool Completely (about 30 minutes): Let the crust cool fully in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread (5 minutes): Beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled cookie base.
  9. Arrange the Fruit (15-20 minutes): Wash and slice fruit. Arrange blueberries in one corner for stars, then alternate stripes of strawberries and kiwi for the flag pattern. Press fruit gently into the cream cheese.
  10. Chill Before Serving (at least 1 hour): Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza to let flavors meld and cream cheese firm up.

Notes

Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture. Use an offset spatula for even cream cheese spreading. Pat fruit dry before arranging to avoid soggy crust. Tent crust with foil if browning too quickly. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices.

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

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