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Fresh Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy 4th of July Dessert

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A quick and easy patriotic fruit pizza featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy tangy cream cheese base, and fresh red, white, and blue fruit toppings. Perfect for summer celebrations and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup white seedless grapes, halved
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: honey drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press crust mixture evenly into bottom of a 9-inch pizza pan or springform pan, compacting well.
  3. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip chilled heavy cream to soft peaks.
  6. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to keep base light and fluffy.
  7. Spread cream cheese base evenly over cooled crust with a spatula.
  8. Arrange strawberries, white grapes, and blueberries in stripes or a pattern showcasing red, white, and blue colors.
  9. Chill assembled fruit pizza in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set and meld flavors.
  10. Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves and drizzle honey if desired.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the base. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Press crust firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling. Dry fruit thoroughly after washing to avoid sogginess. Best served within 24 hours for optimal texture and flavor. Can substitute crust with gluten-free almond flour crust and use coconut cream for dairy-free version.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, 4th of July dessert, patriotic dessert, cream cheese fruit pizza, easy summer dessert, red white and blue dessert

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