PATRIOTIC FRUIT PIZZA (4TH OF JULY DESSERT THAT WOWS EVERY TIME)
This Patriotic Fruit Pizza is a colorful 4th of July dessert made with a soft sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged in a festive red, white, and blue design. It’s easy, beautiful, and always a crowd favorite.
Equipment
- Pizza pan or baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
Cookie Crust:
- 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cream Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
Fruit Topping:
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
- 1 cup banana slices (optional)
Glaze (Optional):
- 2 tablespoon apricot jam melted with water
Instructions
Bake Crust:
- Press sugar cookie dough into a pizza pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Make Cream Layer:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread Frosting:
- Spread cream mixture evenly over cooled cookie crust.
Add Fruit:
- Arrange strawberries and blueberries in a patriotic red, white, and blue pattern.
Add Glaze (Optional):
- Brush lightly with melted apricot jam for a glossy finish.
Serve:
- Chill for 30 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve cold.
Notes
- Use chilled crust before adding frosting to avoid melting.
- Best served the same day for freshest fruit.
- Swap fruits based on seasonal availability.