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Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe with Easy Cookie Crust for Celebrations

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A festive and colorful fruit pizza featuring a buttery cookie crust, smooth cream cheese layer, and fresh berries arranged to mimic the American flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup white grapes or banana slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pizza or tart pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar using a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick, with slightly raised edges.
  6. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool the crust completely on a wire rack.
  8. In a chilled bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add the honey and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  9. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  11. Arrange the fruit to mimic the American flag: blueberries in the upper left corner, red stripes with sliced strawberries, and white stripes with grapes or banana slices.
  12. Chill the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the cream cheese and heavy cream before whipping for the smoothest topping. Pat fruit dry to avoid soggy crust. If kitchen is warm, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Store assembled pizza loosely covered in fridge and consume within 2 days. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Vegan options include dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based butter.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, American flag dessert, cookie crust, cream cheese layer, Fourth of July dessert, summer dessert, berry dessert, patriotic dessert

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