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Perfect American Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe on Giant Sugar Cookie Easy Patriotic Dessert

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A festive and easy-to-make patriotic dessert featuring a giant sugar cookie base topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons apricot jam (warmed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Transfer dough to the lined baking sheet and flatten into a 10-12 inch circle about ½ inch thick.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden brown but center is still slightly soft.
  8. Cool cookie on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach spreadable consistency.
  11. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookie with an offset spatula.
  12. Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form the blue square with stars.
  13. Alternate rows of sliced strawberries and banana slices to create red and white stripes.
  14. Optional: Warm apricot jam and brush gently over the fruit for shine.
  15. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Brush banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Thaw and drain frozen fruit well to avoid sogginess. Refrigerate fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving for best slicing and flavor.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, American flag dessert, cream cheese frosting, easy dessert

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