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Easy Patriotic Fruit Pizza Recipe with Cookie Crust for Summer Celebrations

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A sweet and festive fruit pizza with a buttery cookie crust, creamy filling, and fresh berries arranged in a patriotic red, white, and blue pattern. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently until a soft dough forms.
  6. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan or pizza pan, covering the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides.
  7. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Spread the filling evenly over the cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
  10. Arrange the fruit on top in a red, white, and blue pattern: strawberries, white space (or banana/white grapes), blueberries, and kiwi slices.
  11. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill the crust and filling before assembling to maintain crisp texture. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut after chilling to prevent topping from slipping. Optionally brush fruit with warmed apricot jam for shine and freshness. Crust can be baked up to 3 days ahead and stored airtight at room temperature.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, cookie crust, summer dessert, Fourth of July, berry dessert, easy fruit pizza

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