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Festive Red White Blue Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Perfect 4th July Dessert

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A colorful and festive red, white & blue fruit pizza on a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese layer and fresh berries, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or red currants
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  2. Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the crust tender.
  5. Press the dough evenly into your prepared 9 to 10-inch round pizza pan, forming a smooth, even layer about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Poke a few holes with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  6. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until golden around the edges. It should look set but still slightly soft in the center. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
  7. While the crust cools, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. In a separate chilled bowl, whip ½ cup cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined and fluffy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  10. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a festive red, white, and blue pattern. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  11. Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the topping set.
  12. Slice and serve chilled. Keep leftovers refrigerated and enjoy within 2-3 days for best freshness.

Notes

Do not overbake the crust; it should be golden but still soft in the middle. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth topping. Whip heavy cream separately before folding into cream cheese to keep topping light. Arrange fruit without overcrowding to prevent soggy crust. Prepare crust and topping ahead but add fruit just before serving. Optional: add a light glaze of warmed apricot jam over fruit for shine.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, 4th of July dessert, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, berry dessert

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