Delicious and Festive Patriotic Fruit Pizza

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Delicious and Festive Patriotic Fruit Pizza
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 18, 2023

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

  1. Preheat the oven according to the sugar cookie dough package instructions.
  2. Roll out the sugar cookie dough onto a greased pizza pan, creating a round crust.
  3. Bake the cookie crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, following the package instructions.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  6. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of the cream cheese mixture, creating a patriotic pattern.
  7. Refrigerate the pizza for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cream cheese layer to firm up.
  8. Before serving, garnish the pizza with dollops of fresh whipped cream.
  9. 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.