Description
This American Flag Fruit Pizza is a stunning, patriotic dessert that combines a sweet cookie crust with a creamy topping and fresh fruit arranged to resemble the American flag. It’s a fun and flavorful way to celebrate any patriotic holiday!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or homemade sugar cookie dough)
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For the Topping:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Fruit:
- Blueberries (for the stars section)
- Sliced strawberries and/or raspberries (for the stripes)
- Sliced bananas or marshmallows (optional, for the white stripes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the sugar cookie dough package (typically around 350°F). Press the cookie dough into a pizza pan or onto a baking sheet, forming a large circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- Bake the cookie dough according to package instructions, usually 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely on the pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange the blueberries in the upper left corner of the pizza to represent the stars of the flag. Use the strawberries and/or raspberries to create horizontal stripes across the pizza. If using, place sliced bananas or marshmallows between the red fruit stripes to represent the white stripes.
- Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to help set the topping and make it easier to slice.
- Slice and serve as you would a regular pizza.
Notes
- Ensure the cookie crust is completely cool before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent it from melting.
- This dessert is best enjoyed the day it is made as the fruit can release moisture if stored too long.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: fruit pizza, 4th of July dessert, patriotic dessert
