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Fresh Red White and Blue Berry Patriotic Fruit Pizza

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A festive and easy-to-make summer dessert featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese spread and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for patriotic holidays and summer parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar (40 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream or whipped topping (80 ml)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (about 150 g)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (150 g)
  • ½ cup fresh raspberries (optional, 75 g)
  • Small handful of mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough (15 minutes active prep): In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft but firm enough to roll out.
  2. Chill the Dough (at least 1 hour): Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour. This step is crucial—it makes rolling easier and helps the crust hold its shape during baking.
  3. Roll Out and Bake the Crust (20 minutes baking): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Transfer carefully onto a parchment-lined pizza pan. Dock the dough lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread (10 minutes): While the crust cools, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Chill until ready to use.
  5. Assemble the Fruit Pizza (10 minutes): Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in stripes or a simple pattern representing red, white (cream), and blue. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  6. Chill and Serve: Chill the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the cream set.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to prevent shrinkage and make rolling easier. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to keep it light and fluffy. Arrange fruit just before serving to avoid soggy crust. If crust edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Pat berries dry before placing on pizza to prevent watery mess.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, berry dessert, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese spread, Fourth of July dessert

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