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Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting for Perfect Fourth of July Dessert

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A festive and easy-to-make sugar cookie fruit pizza featuring a soft sugar cookie crust, tangy cream cheese frosting, and fresh red, white, and blue fruit toppings perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (to thin, if needed)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pizza pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending just until incorporated.
  5. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared pizza pan into a smooth, even layer about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. While the crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  8. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest, then beat until fluffy. If frosting is too thick, stir in milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until spreadable.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  10. Arrange the fruit on top: a ring of strawberry slices around the edge, a circle of blueberries inside, and kiwi slices in the center.
  11. Optional: scatter fresh mint leaves for garnish.
  12. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep cream cheese and butter at room temperature for smooth frosting. Avoid overbaking the crust to maintain softness. Use a serrated knife for clean slicing. Frozen fruit can be used if thawed and patted dry. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour blend. Dairy-free options include coconut cream cheese and vegan butter.

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Keywords: sugar cookie fruit pizza, Fourth of July dessert, cream cheese frosting, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, easy fruit pizza

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