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Easy Patriotic Fruit Pizza Recipe with Sugar Cookie Crust Perfect for Summer Parties

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A quick and easy patriotic fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese topping, and vibrant fresh fruit, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • Optional: raspberries or red grapes for extra color and texture

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  4. Whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press the dough evenly into a prepared 9-10 inch pizza pan, creating a slight lip around the edges.
  6. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  8. Whip ½ cup heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Once the crust is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese topping evenly over it.
  10. Arrange the fruit on top, starting with a ring of blueberries around the edge, then layer sliced strawberries and kiwi inside. Get creative with shapes if desired.
  11. Chill the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving to help the topping set and flavors meld.

Notes

Chill the crust completely before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent sliding. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth topping. Whip the cream separately for a light texture. Slice fruit uniformly for an attractive presentation. Work quickly when assembling to keep the topping from softening.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, sugar cookie crust, summer party dessert, easy fruit pizza, Fourth of July dessert

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