This delectable and vibrant fruit pizza is the perfect treat to celebrate Fourth of July or any patriotic occasion. It features a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy vanilla frosting and adorned with colorful fresh fruits, creating a festive red, white, and blue masterpiece. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dessert a delightful addition to your summer celebrations. With a little creativity and a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dessert that will wow your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
Directions
- Preheat the oven according to the sugar cookie dough package instructions.
- Roll out the sugar cookie dough onto a greased pizza pan, creating a round crust.
- Bake the cookie crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, following the package instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of the cream cheese mixture, creating a patriotic pattern.
- Refrigerate the pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cream cheese layer to firm up.
- Before serving, garnish the pizza with dollops of fresh whipped cream.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
The inspiration for fruit pizza came from the traditional Italian dessert, pizza alla frutta.
Fruit pizza is a popular dessert during summertime and can be customized with different fruits depending on seasonal availability.
This recipe offers a patriotic twist to the classic fruit pizza by incorporating red, white, and blue fruits for a festive look.
The combination of tangy cream cheese, sweet sugar cookie crust, and fresh fruits creates a harmonious balance of flavors in each bite.