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Easy Patriotic Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe Perfect for 4th of July Celebrations

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A festive and easy-to-make fruit pizza with a buttery sugar cookie base, tangy cream cheese frosting, and fresh berries arranged in a patriotic flag pattern. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries (optional)
  • 1 cup blackberries or red grapes, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix on low speed until just combined. The dough will be soft but not too sticky.
  6. Transfer the dough to your prepared pan. Use a rolling pin or your hands to press it evenly into a 12-inch circle about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake the cookie base for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Keep an eye on it after 15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  8. Remove the cookie base from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. While the cookie base cools, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and enough milk or cream to reach spreadable consistency.
  11. Once the cookie base is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface using a spatula.
  12. Arrange the fruit into a flag pattern: use blueberries to create the blue square in the top left corner, then lay out rows of sliced strawberries and raspberries for the red stripes, with white spaces created by the frosting or halved grapes for contrast.
  13. Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to let the frosting set and flavors meld.

Notes

Pat berries dry before arranging to avoid sogginess. Cool the cookie base completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use an offset spatula for even frosting spread. Chill the pizza before serving for best texture and flavor. The recipe can be adapted for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, 4th of July dessert, sugar cookie base, cream cheese frosting, berry dessert, summer dessert

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