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Easy Patriotic Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting for 4th of July Fun

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A simple, festive fruit pizza featuring a buttery cookie-like crust, tangy cream cheese frosting, and fresh fruit arranged in a patriotic flag pattern, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries, washed and dried
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • Optional: raspberries or red grapes for extra color and texture

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with egg and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if too sticky.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, forming a round pizza shape about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled crust about 1/4 inch thick.
  9. Arrange the fruit on top in a patriotic flag pattern: blueberries in the top left corner, alternating rows of strawberries and kiwi for stripes, add raspberries or red grapes if desired.
  10. Chill the assembled fruit pizza in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  11. Slice and serve. For cleaner slices, dip knife in hot water and wipe dry before cutting.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps. Cool crust completely before frosting to prevent melting and sogginess. Chill assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving. For cleaner slices, dip knife in hot water and dry before cutting. Can prepare crust and frosting a day ahead and assemble fresh before serving.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, 4th of July dessert, cream cheese frosting, summer dessert, berry dessert, easy fruit pizza

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