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Easy Patriotic Fruit Pizza Recipe with Sugar Cookie Crust for 4th of July Celebration

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A simple and festive fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese topping, and a colorful array of fresh red, white, and blue fruits. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full fat preferred)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries or red currants
  • Optional: kiwi slices or bananas
  • Optional garnishes: mint leaves, powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet (about 15×10 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the refrigerated sugar cookie dough on the parchment paper into a roughly 12×9 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Bake the crust for 15–18 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set but not browned. Let cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
  4. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined and fluffy.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
  7. Arrange the fruit on top in patriotic patterns with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.
  8. Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before serving.
  9. Slice into squares or wedges and serve chilled, garnished with mint leaves or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

If the sugar cookie crust puffs up during baking, gently press it down with the back of a spatula immediately after removing from the oven. Always cool the crust completely before adding the cream cheese topping to prevent melting and sogginess. Use ripe but firm berries and dry them well to avoid excess moisture. For dairy-free options, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives. Gluten-free sugar cookie dough can be used but may affect texture.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, 4th of July dessert, patriotic dessert, easy fruit pizza, summer dessert

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