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Easy Patriotic Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe Perfect for Summer Parties

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A quick and festive dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese topping, and fresh berries arranged like a patriotic flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Crust Dough (15 minutes): In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. If it feels too dry, add a teaspoon of milk.
  2. Press and Bake the Crust (12-15 minutes): Line your baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper. Press the dough evenly into the pan, spreading it out to the edges and keeping it about ¼ inch (6mm) thick. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Avoid overbaking to keep the crust tender. Let it cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
  3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping (10 minutes): While the crust cools, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix in. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy topping.
  4. Spread the Cream Cheese Layer: Once the crust is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the surface using a spatula or knife, aiming for about ¼ inch (6mm) thickness.
  5. Arrange the Fruit in a Patriotic Flag Design: Place blueberries in the top left corner to create the blue field of the flag. Alternate rows of sliced strawberries and raspberries across the rest of the pizza to form red stripes. Leave white stripes visible by spacing the red fruit rows slightly or adding a few dollops of cream cheese in between.
  6. Final Touches and Chill: Dust lightly with powdered sugar for an extra festive look. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving to help the topping set and flavors meld.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for best crust texture. Cool crust completely before adding cream cheese topping to prevent melting. Pat berries dry before arranging to avoid soggy crust. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well. Dough can be chilled if too sticky. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or almond flour. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut whipped cream.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, summer party dessert, berry dessert, cream cheese topping, cookie crust, Fourth of July dessert

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