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Fresh Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy 4th of July Dessert

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A colorful and refreshing dessert featuring a crisp sugar cookie crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese topping, and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged in a festive red, white, and blue pattern. Perfect for summer celebrations and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
  • Optional: fresh raspberries
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch pizza pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, about ¼ inch thick, with slightly raised edges.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
  8. Cool the crust completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
  9. In a chilled bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  11. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  12. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the cooled crust.
  13. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries in a red, white, and blue pattern on top. Add fresh mint leaves if desired.
  14. Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  15. Slice and serve chilled. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for smooth mixing. Cool the crust completely before adding the topping to prevent sogginess. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into cream cheese mixture for a light, fluffy topping. Add fruit just before serving to keep crust crisp. The crust can be baked a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, 4th of July dessert, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, summer dessert, patriotic dessert, easy dessert, berry dessert

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