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

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A quick and festive dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with creamy whipped cream and fresh berries arranged like a patriotic flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  6. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Press the dough evenly into the pan, reaching the edges.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set. Remove and let cool completely.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth.
  9. Slowly add ½ cup heavy cream while mixing on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  10. Mix in ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  11. Chill the cream mixture while the crust cools.
  12. Wash and dry the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries thoroughly.
  13. Slice the strawberries thinly.
  14. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust using an offset spatula.
  15. Arrange sliced strawberries in horizontal stripes across the top, leaving spaces for white cream and blue berries.
  16. Fill a corner of the pizza with blueberries to represent the flag’s stars area.
  17. Use raspberries to add extra red stripes if desired.
  18. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  19. Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours. For best texture, serve within 1-2 hours.

Notes

If cream topping is too soft to spread, chill in freezer for 5 minutes. Tent crust with foil if edges brown too quickly. Pat fruit dry to avoid soggy crust. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream for dietary adaptations.

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

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