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Perfect Fourth of July Fruit Pizza Recipe with Easy Sugar Cookie Crust

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A nostalgic and festive fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy tangy cream cheese topping, and vibrant fresh berries arranged like fireworks. Perfect for summer celebrations and easy to make in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 banana, sliced (optional)
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes using a mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be thick but pliable.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick. Use fingers or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly.
  6. Bake the crust for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still a bit soft in the center. Avoid overbaking.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack to prevent the cream cheese topping from melting.
  8. Prepare the cream cheese topping by beating 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  9. Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  10. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust.
  11. Arrange the fruit on top creatively, such as making stars with blueberries and stripes with strawberry slices. Add banana slices if desired.
  12. Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves for color and freshness.
  13. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the topping and meld flavors.

Notes

Keep butter softened but not melted for best dough consistency. Cool crust completely before adding cream cheese topping to prevent melting. If crust cracks when pressing, patch gently with extra dough. Use fresh ripe fruit for best flavor and texture. Chill pizza at least 30 minutes before serving. Can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free cream cheese and cream for dietary needs.

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

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