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Easy Patriotic Fruit Pizza Recipe for Perfect Festive Celebrations

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A vibrant and delicious fruit pizza featuring a buttery cookie crust, creamy Greek yogurt topping, and fresh patriotic fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi. Perfect for festive occasions like the Fourth of July and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (480g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 medium kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookie Dough (15 minutes): In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending on low speed until the dough just comes together. It will be soft but not sticky.
  3. Press Dough into Pan (5 minutes): Line a 9×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Press the cookie dough evenly into the pan, creating a uniform layer about ¼ inch (6mm) thick. Use your fingers or a spatula to smooth out the surface.
  4. Bake the Crust (12-15 minutes): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust until lightly golden around the edges and set in the middle. It should smell buttery and sweet. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare Yogurt Topping (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  6. Assemble the Pizza (10 minutes): Once the cookie crust is completely cool, spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the surface using an offset spatula. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi in a patriotic pattern.
  7. Chill Before Serving (at least 30 minutes): Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the crust firm up again.

Notes

Cool the cookie crust completely before spreading yogurt to prevent melting and sogginess. If the yogurt topping is too runny, drain it in a fine sieve for 10 minutes to thicken. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices. The crust can be baked a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature. For gluten-free crust, substitute almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and dairy-free butter.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, easy fruit pizza, summer dessert, cookie crust, Greek yogurt topping

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