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Flavorful Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe with Easy Sweet Sugar Cookie Crust

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A festive and easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery sweet sugar cookie crust topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit arranged in a patriotic flag pattern. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick dessert emergencies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced thin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. The dough will be soft but should hold together when pressed.
  6. Transfer the dough to your prepared baking sheet and press it evenly into a 12-inch round or rectangle shape, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Keep an eye after 15 minutes to avoid over-baking.
  8. Remove from oven and let the crust cool on the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  9. In a clean bowl, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
  11. Arrange the fruit to create a flag design: blueberries in the top left corner, sliced strawberries for red stripes, kiwi slices for green stripes, and leave cream cheese frosting visible for white stripes.
  12. Refrigerate the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing to let everything set.

Notes

Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes before pressing into the pan to prevent spreading. Use softened but not melted butter for best texture. Let the crust cool completely before spreading cream cheese frosting. Chill the assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing to avoid crumbling. Use ripe but firm fruit and pat dry if wet to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use vegan butter and cream cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, flag fruit pizza, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert, easy dessert, patriotic dessert

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