Description
American Flag Fruit Pizza is a festive and visually stunning dessert that combines a crisp sugar cookie base with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged like the American flag. Perfect for July 4th celebrations or any summer gathering, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests while satisfying their sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough (16 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the sugar cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie base.
- Decorate by arranging sliced strawberries in rows for stripes and placing blueberries in the top left corner for stars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Slice into squares or wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother frosting consistency. Customize your fruit toppings based on seasonal favorites; consider raspberries or bananas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; freshness may vary.