American Flag Fruit Pizza
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This patriotic American Flag Fruit Pizza is made with a homemade sugar cookie crust topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and fresh berries!
This American Flag Fruit Pizza will impress everyone at your next 4th of July BBQ! It’s made with a homemade sugar cookie crust topped with a simple cream cheese frosting and plenty of fresh blueberries and strawberries arranged to look like the American flag. It’s incredibly easy and fun to make, super patriotic and perfect for summer!
Looking for more 4th of July dessert recipes? Try my No Bake 4th of July Snack Mix, Red White and Blue Sprinkle Cookies or 4th of July Sugar Cookie Bars!
Ingredient Breakdown
All-purpose flour – this gives the sugar cookie structure.
Baking powder – a little bit of baking powder helps the sugar cookie rise slightly. Do not use baking soda!
Butter – provides flavor and structure. I always recommend using unsalted butter but salted butter works if that’s all you have on hand, just be sure to omit the 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Do not use cold or melted butter.
Granulated sugar – sweetens and softens the cookie. Do not substitute it with brown sugar.
Egg – helps bind the ingredients.
Vanilla extract and salt – enhances flavor. Always use pure vanilla extract instead of imitation for best flavor.
Blueberries and strawberries – fresh berries are arranged on top of the sugar cookie to make it look like the American flag! You can also substitute the strawberries with raspberries.
How To Make American Flag Fruit Pizza
1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a small bowl whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2. Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract then mix until just combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
4. Add the dry ingredients all at once and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not over mix the dough because it will make the cookie bars tough.
5. Press the sugar cookie dough into the prepared 9×13 inch pan using clean hands or the back of a measuring cup to smooth it out.
6. Bake the sugar cookie at 350°F for 16-18 minutes. The edges will be slightly browned and the center will still be pale. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer cream the butter and cream cheese. Mix in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add salt to taste.
8. Assembly: Place the sugar cookie onto a serving dish or rectangular cake board (you can also leave it in the pan). Spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting on top of the cookie. Be sure to reserve some of the frosting for later to create the white stripes.
9. Use the blueberries to create a rectangle on the top left side of the cookie.
10. Place strawberry slices in horizontal lines across the cookie.
11. Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag to pipe the remaining cream cheese frosting in the gaps between the strawberries. Place in the fridge until serving. Store American Flag Fruit Pizza for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Pro Tips For American Flag Fruit Pizza
- Weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale! Measuring ingredients by volume is not accurate.
- Make sure your parchment paper hangs over the sides of the pan for easy removal after baking!
- Wait until the sugar cookie is COMPLETELY COOLED before frosting otherwise the cream cheese frosting will melt.
- Make sure to completely dry your blueberries and strawberries after washing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Freeze Fruit Pizza?
No, I don’t recommend freezing this American Flag Fruit Pizza because the fresh fruit won’t hold up well after thawing.
Can You Make Sugar Cookie Dough In Advance?
Yes! Once you press the the sugar cookie dough into the 9×13 inch pan you can either refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
What’s the difference between sugar cookies And Shortbread?
Unlike sugar cookies, shortbread is made without eggs or any leavening agents. Shortbread also has a more crumbly texture as a result of the dough’s high fat content. If you’re looking for shortbread recipes try my Blueberry Shortbread Bars, Lime Shortbread Cookies or Shortbread Linzer Cookies!
If you try this recipe then please leave a rating/comment below to let me know how you liked it and feel free to ask any recipe questions you may have! 🙂
American Flag Fruit Pizza
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- 9×13 inch pan
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Dough
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 170 g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 56 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 120 g (1 cup) confectioners' sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- salt, to taste
- 8 oz blueberries
- 16 oz strawberries, sliced
Instructions
Sugar Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract then mix until just combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients all at once and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not over mix the dough because it will make the cookie bars tough.
- Press the sugar cookie dough into the prepared pan using clean hands or the back of a measuring cup to smooth it out.
- Bake the sugar cookie at 350°F for 16-18 minutes. The edges will be slightly browned and the center will still be pale. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer cream the butter and cream cheese. Mix in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add salt to taste.
Assembly
- Place the sugar cookie onto a serving dish or rectangular cake board (you can also leave it in the pan). Spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting on top of the cookie. Be sure to reserve some of the frosting for later to create the white stripes.
- Use the blueberries to create a rectangle on the top left side of the cookie.
- Place strawberry slices in horizontal lines across the cookie.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag to pipe the remaining cream cheese frosting in the gaps between the strawberries. Place in the fridge until serving.
Notes
- Weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale! Measuring ingredients by volume is not accurate.
- Store American Flag Fruit Pizza for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Nutrition: the provided nutritional information is an estimate for the entire fruit pizza. Please read my Nutrition Disclaimer for more information.
Oh my gosh, this flag pizza looked absolutely stunning and completed my 4th of July BBQ. It was a crowd pleaser!!
I’m so glad to hear that Lori!