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Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe for Easy Patriotic Celebrations

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A vibrant and festive American flag fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy tangy cream cheese spread, and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 large banana, sliced
  • Optional: fresh raspberries or blackberries for extra color contrast

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. Add a tablespoon or two more flour if dough is too sticky.
  5. Press the dough evenly onto your prepared pan, forming a 12-inch circle about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, until edges are golden brown and center is set.
  7. While the crust cools, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream gradually to reach spreadable consistency.
  8. Once the crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface.
  9. Arrange the fruit to mimic the American flag: blueberries in the top-left square, sliced strawberries in rows for red stripes, and banana slices for white stripes.
  10. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use softened butter for a tender crust. Do not overmix dough after adding flour. Cool crust completely before adding cream cheese spread to prevent melting. Slice bananas just before serving or toss in lemon juice to prevent browning. For gluten-free crust, substitute almond flour. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and heavy cream alternatives.

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