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Easy Patriotic Fruit Pizza Recipe on Sugar Cookie Crust Perfect for 4th of July

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A quick and festive dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy layer and fresh patriotic fruits, perfect for summer celebrations and 4th of July gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tube (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries or sliced kiwi (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-inch round pizza pan or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the sugar cookie dough and press it evenly onto the pan, shaping it into a 12-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Smooth out cracks or seams.
  3. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden brown and surface looks set. The cookie should feel slightly soft but firm enough to hold toppings once cooled.
  4. Cool the crust completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes to prevent the cream from melting.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  7. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust using an offset spatula, about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Arrange the fruit on top: start with blueberries for the blue section, then strawberries for red, and raspberries or kiwi for white/green accents. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  9. Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour to let the cream set and flavors meld.
  10. Slice into wedges and serve chilled.

Notes

Cool the cookie crust completely before adding the cream layer to prevent melting. Whip the cream to stiff peaks for best texture. Use fresh, firm fruit to avoid sogginess. If the crust cracks, gently press it back together while warm or cover with a thicker cream layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.

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