Flag Fruit Pizza (with Sugar Cookie!)
A delicious and festive fruit pizza made with a sugar cookie crust and topped with cream cheese and fresh fruits.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 16.5 oz
- 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana sliced
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves optional, for glaze
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the sugar cookie dough into a round pizza shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- Bake the sugar cookie crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookie crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
- Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices on top of the cream cheese layer to create a flag pattern.
- If desired, warm the apricot preserves in a small saucepan until melted, then brush it over the fruit for a nice glaze.
- Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, slice, and enjoy your festive flag fruit pizza!
Notes
You can use any combination of fruits for decoration based on your preference.