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

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A fun and festive fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy spread, and fresh seasonal berries arranged like a patriotic flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup sliced kiwi or green grapes (optional)
  • Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish or powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan lightly or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove and let cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  8. While the crust cools, beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
  10. Arrange the fruit to create a patriotic flag design: blueberries in the upper left corner, alternating stripes of sliced strawberries and raspberries, and kiwi or green grapes for green contrast if desired.
  11. Chill the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the cream cheese and marry flavors.
  12. Slice into squares or flag-shaped pieces and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix the cookie dough to avoid toughness. Soften butter and cream cheese properly for smooth texture. Cool crust completely before spreading cream cheese to prevent sogginess. Pat fruit dry before assembling to avoid excess moisture. Press dough thicker or chill before baking if crust shrinks. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free and dairy-free cream cheese/yogurt for vegan version.

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

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