American Flag Fruit Pizza (Printable)

Sugar-cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, and fresh berries arranged into an American flag for a festive summer dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Crust

01 - 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit Topping

06 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 2 bananas, sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow to fully preheat before proceeding.
02 - On an ungreased 13x9-inch baking sheet or rectangular pizza pan, press the sugar cookie dough evenly to cover the base.
03 - Bake crust for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the surface is lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
04 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the fully cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
06 - Place blueberries in the top left corner to represent the stars of the flag. Alternate rows of strawberries and banana slices across the remaining space to create the red and white stripes.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to slicing for optimal structure and ease of serving. Cut into individual portions just before presenting.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This dessert looks spectacular but is secretly simple to put together when you're short on time.
  • The creamy frosting with bursts of fresh fruit make it irresistible at summer gatherings.
02 -
  • Don’t try to frost a warm crust or the frosting will melt into a puddle—patience is crucial here.
  • Drying the fruit before arranging keeps the colors crisp and the frosting from getting watery.
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  • Let the crust cool completely before frosting, even if you’re impatient—it makes all the difference in texture.
  • Wipe your knife between cuts for perfect, photo-worthy slices every time.

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