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Perfect Star-Spangled Fruit Pizza Recipe

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A festive and easy-to-make fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese topping, and a vibrant star-spangled arrangement of fresh fruit. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium banana, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin the jam, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until dough forms; it will be slightly sticky but manageable.
  4. Press dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan or pizza pan, smoothing surface to about ¼ inch thick. Poke crust a few times with a fork to prevent puffing.
  5. Bake crust for 15–18 minutes until edges are golden and crust is firm but still soft in center. Remove and cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  6. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. For extra fluffiness, add heavy cream and whip until light peaks form.
  7. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust using a spatula, creating a smooth layer.
  8. Arrange fruit in a star-spangled pattern: ring of sliced strawberries around edge, circle of blueberries inside, kiwi slices in a star shape in center, and optional banana slices for sweetness.
  9. Optional: Warm apricot jam with water in a small saucepan until melted and smooth. Brush lightly over fruit for shine and freshness.
  10. Refrigerate assembled fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors and keep crust crisp.
  11. If crust softens after refrigeration, let pizza sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for best texture. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Cool crust completely before adding toppings to prevent sogginess. Use fresh, firm fruit to keep crust crisp. Optional apricot glaze adds shine and helps preserve freshness. Refrigerate before serving and let sit at room temperature if crust softens.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, Fourth of July dessert, easy summer dessert, berry dessert

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