Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Dessert
A quick and festive dessert featuring a tender sugar cookie crust topped with creamy vanilla layer and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 large banana, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer. Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
- Press the Dough: Line your 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer dough and press evenly into the pan, smoothing the surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Remove and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Creamy Topping: Beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to spread.
- Assemble the Fruit Pizza: Spread the cream topping evenly over the cooled crust. Arrange fruit in the pattern of the American flag: blueberries in the top left corner, then alternate rows of sliced strawberries and banana slices for red and white stripes.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before slicing to help the topping set and flavors meld.
Notes
Use softened butter and cream cheese for best texture. Chill the crust before baking to prevent shrinking. Pat strawberries dry if very juicy to avoid sogginess. Slice bananas thinly and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning. Refrigerate assembled pizza before slicing for clean cuts. Can be made dairy-free or gluten-free with substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of p
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Protein: 3
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