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Perfect Fourth of July Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Homemade Sugar Cookie Crust

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A festive and easy-to-make fruit pizza featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, a light cream cheese layer, and fresh red, white, and blue berries—perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, light dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sugar Cookie Dough (15-20 minutes): In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough will be soft but manageable.
  2. Chill the Dough (30 minutes): Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Preheat the Oven and Roll Out Dough (10 minutes): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle about ¼ inch thick. Transfer to pizza pan and trim excess dough.
  4. Bake the Cookie Crust (15-20 minutes): Bake until golden brown around edges. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Make the Cream Cheese Layer (10 minutes): Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Whip ½ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  6. Assemble the Fruit Pizza (10-15 minutes): Spread cream cheese layer evenly over cooled crust. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and optional kiwis on top in a festive pattern.
  7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep it tender. Chill dough well to prevent shrinking. Use room temperature butter and eggs for smooth dough. Roll dough evenly about ¼ inch thick. Cool crust completely before adding cream cheese layer to avoid melting. Whip cream to stiff peaks for a light, airy topping. Use ripe but firm berries and pat dry if washed. The crust can be made gluten-free with almond flour and dairy-free with vegan substitutes. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days but avoid reheating.

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

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