American Flag Fruit Pizza
Celebrate your next gathering with this colorful and delicious American Flag Fruit Pizza, perfect for Independence Day and summer barbecues.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 roll 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
For the Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toppings
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 banana, sliced (optional) It's also possible to use ½ cup mini marshmallows.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Open the roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough and press it into a large rectangle or round shape, about ¼-inch thick.
- Place the cookie shape in your preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Remove the cookie crust from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Arrange blueberries in the upper left corner and sliced strawberries to form red stripes.
- If using, layer banana slices or mini marshmallows for the white stripes.
- Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the fruit pizza into squares or wedges and serve cold.
Notes
Consider using a large baking sheet for a thinner crust or utilizing seasonal fruits to enhance freshness. For a healthier option, lower-fat cream cheese can be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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