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Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe with Easy Cookie Crust for 4th of July Celebrations

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A colorful and festive fruit pizza featuring a lightly spiced cookie crust, creamy whipped cream cheese topping, and fresh fruit arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for 4th of July celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup white seedless grapes or banana slices

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Use an electric mixer if you can. Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix or the cookie crust will turn tough.
  4. Shape and Bake: Press the dough evenly into a greased 9-inch pizza pan, pushing it up slightly on the edges to form a shallow crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. It should look firm but not browned all over.
  5. Cool Completely: Remove the crust from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Let it cool to room temperature before topping.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Topping: Using a mixer, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and spreadable (about 3-4 minutes).
  7. Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled cookie crust. Arrange sliced strawberries in stripes, alternating with white grapes or banana slices for the white stripes. Make a blue rectangle in the top left corner with blueberries, arranging them densely to mimic the flag’s stars.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the topping set.
  9. Serve: Cut into wedges using a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion and serve. Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion to cut the pizza to keep the crust intact. Chill the pizza before slicing for cleaner cuts. Blot excess fruit juice with a paper towel to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut-based cream cheese and cream alternatives.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, American flag dessert, 4th of July dessert, cookie crust, cream cheese topping, patriotic dessert, berry dessert

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