Description
This American Flag Fruit Pizza is a festive and delicious dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations. It features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting and decorated with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and optional banana slices arranged to resemble the American flag. This colorful, no-fuss recipe is easy to prepare and makes a perfect sweet centerpiece for any Fourth of July picnic, barbecue, or summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (16.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for rolling)
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (optional for extra fluffiness)
Fruit Topping
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1½ cups sliced strawberries
- 1 banana (optional, for white stripes)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for banana slices)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly flour your work surface with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and roll out the refrigerated sugar cookie dough into a roughly 9×13-inch rectangle. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookie base to cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding.
- Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. For a lighter and fluffier frosting, gently fold in the optional ½ cup of heavy whipping cream that has been whipped until soft peaks form.
- Frost and Decorate: Once the cookie base is fully cooled, spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface. Arrange the fruit toppings to resemble the American flag: place the blueberries in the top left corner to represent stars, then create red and white stripes with the sliced strawberries and banana slices. Toss banana slices in lemon juice beforehand to prevent browning.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza until ready to serve to allow the frosting to set. This dessert is best enjoyed fresh to keep the cookie base crisp and the fruits vibrant.
Notes
- Ensure the cookie base is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Using lemon juice on banana slices helps maintain their color and freshness.
- The heavy whipping cream in the frosting is optional but adds a fluffy texture and lightness.
- This recipe can be customized with other berries or fruits to suit your preference.
- For easier slicing, chill the pizza well before cutting and serving.
