Name: 4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tube chilled sugar cookie dough (about 16.5 ounces); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened); 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried); 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced); 1 medium banana (sliced)

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Introduction

Celebrate Independence Day with a festive and delicious 4th of July Fruit Pizza. This colorful dessert features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with creamy frosting and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag—a perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.

A rectangular dessert designed like the American flag, with a light-colored pastry base topped with a smooth white cream layer. The top left corner features fresh whole blueberries arranged closely together to form a blue square. Horizontal stripes alternate between thinly sliced strawberries in bright red with visible seeds and smooth banana slices in pale yellow, placed neatly in rows across the dessert. The dessert is placed on a white plate, set against a white marbled background, with a small brown bowl of blueberries on the upper left and three whole strawberries with green leaves on the upper right. A small white bowl filled with white powder is partially visible at the bottom. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tube chilled sugar cookie dough (about 16.5 ounces)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

1 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried)
1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
1 medium banana (sliced)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the chilled sugar cookie dough evenly into the pan to form the crust.
Step 2: Bake the crust for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 3: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Spread this frosting evenly over the cooled crust.

Step 4: Arrange the blueberries in one corner of the pizza to represent the stars of the flag.
Step 5: Create stripes by alternately arranging sliced strawberries and banana across the rest of the pizza to mimic the American flag’s stripes.
Step 6: Serve immediately or chill briefly before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of berries like raspberries or blackberries for added color and flavor variations.
Make sure the crust is completely cool before spreading frosting to prevent melting.
For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese.

Try adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts or coconut flakes on top for extra texture.

Storage

Store any leftover fruit pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To keep the crust crisp, store the frosting and fruit separately and assemble just before serving if possible. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

How to Serve

A rectangular tart is shown on a white plate, placed on a white marbled texture background. The tart has three distinct layers: the base is a light brown crust, the middle layer is smooth and creamy white filling, and the top layer has fresh fruit arranged like the American flag. In the top left corner, there is a square of blueberries tightly packed, showing a deep blue color and slight shine. The rest of the tart is covered in alternating horizontal stripes of sliced red strawberries and pale yellow banana rounds, each slice overlapping slightly. The strawberries have a glossy and juicy texture, while the banana slices are smooth and soft looking. Around the tart, there are whole strawberries with green leaves, a small white bowl with powdered sugar, and a small bowl with blueberries. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use another type of cookie dough for the crust?

Yes, you can substitute sugar cookie dough with shortbread or even brownie dough for a different flavor and texture, but baking times might vary slightly.

How far ahead can I prepare this dessert?

You can bake the crust and prepare the frosting a day in advance. Store them separately, and assemble with fresh fruit just before serving to keep everything fresh and vibrant.