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Fresh Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Crust Recipe

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A festive and delicious fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese topping, and fresh red, white, and blue fruits. Perfect for summer holidays and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, chilled (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or sliced kiwi
  • Optional: mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer). Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until the dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 to 10-inch round pizza pan or line it with parchment paper.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch diameter circle about ¼ inch thick. Transfer to the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and center is set but soft. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Optionally, whip ½ cup chilled heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  9. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries or kiwi on top in a decorative pattern.
  10. Refrigerate assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling and again after shaping the crust for best texture. Use soft cream cheese to avoid gritty topping. Pat fruit dry before placing to prevent soggy crust. Slice just before serving to keep crust crisp. Optional glaze with warmed apricot jam adds shine.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, patriotic dessert, 4th of July dessert, summer dessert, cream cheese topping, red white and blue fruit

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