Irresistible 4th of July American Flag Fruit Pizza
A delicious and festive fruit pizza that celebrates Independence Day with vibrant colors and flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 large sugar cookie dough store-bought or homemade
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a large pizza stone or baking sheet, forming a circular shape.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookie base is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
- Arrange the strawberries in rows to form the stripes of the American flag.
- Place the blueberries in the top left corner to create the star field.
- Scatter the raspberries in the remaining space to complete the flag design.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the fruit to enhance flavor and keep it fresh.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a fun twist, try using different fruits or adding a layer of yogurt under the cream cheese mixture.