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Perfect Patriotic Mini Fruit Pizzas with Sugar Cookie Crust

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These mini fruit pizzas feature a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and fresh patriotic berries, perfect for summer celebrations and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream or whole milk (or almond milk for lighter option)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet or mini tart pans with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. If too sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use a 3-inch (7.5 cm) round cookie cutter to cut out circles. Gather scraps, re-roll, and repeat.
  8. Place the dough rounds on the prepared pan(s). Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn a gentle golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  10. Slowly add heavy cream or milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency.
  11. Once the cookie crusts are cool, spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese topping on each.
  12. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top in a patriotic pattern. Add fresh mint leaves if desired.
  13. Place the assembled mini pizzas in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set the topping and meld the flavors.

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling to prevent spreading and make handling easier. Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results. Avoid overbaking the crust to keep it tender. Spread cream cheese topping gently with an offset spatula. Use ripe, firm berries to avoid soggy topping. Dough can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese alternatives.

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