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Flavorful American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe with Easy Sugar Cookie Crust for Summer Parties

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A festive and easy-to-make fruit pizza featuring a sturdy sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese spread, and fresh fruit arranged in an American flag pattern. Perfect for summer parties and backyard barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy—about 3 minutes using an electric mixer. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. If it feels too sticky, add a tablespoon more flour at a time.
  3. Shape and Chill: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to fit a 9×13-inch pan. Transfer the dough to the pan lined with parchment paper, pressing it evenly to the edges. Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes to help it hold its shape during baking.
  4. Bake the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden and the center is set but not browned. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: While the crust cools, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and spreadable. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust. Start placing blueberries in the top-left corner to create the “star” section. Next, alternate rows of sliced strawberries and banana rounds to form the red and white stripes of the flag.
  7. Chill Before Serving: Pop the assembled pizza into the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the cream cheese firm up slightly. This step makes slicing cleaner and the pizza more refreshing.
  8. Serve: Slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter and enjoy immediately. Leftovers keep well refrigerated (covered) for up to 2 days.

Notes

Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth spread. Toss banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Chill the assembled pizza before slicing for cleaner cuts. Fresh fruit is preferred over frozen to avoid sogginess.

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