Flag Fruit Sugar Cookie Pizza Recipe

Oliver Bennett
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The Flag Fruit Pizza is a festive, patriotic dessert that is perfect for summer celebrations such as Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day. This easy-to-prepare recipe starts with refrigerated sugar cookie dough as the crust, which is then topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting and decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a festive red, white, and blue design. It serves as a popular and fun activity for families, especially when decorating the flag pattern together, making it a great addition to any holiday cookout.

The preparation begins by rolling or pressing the refrigerated sugar cookie dough into a rectangular baking pan, followed by baking it at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown. Once the crust has cooled completely, a smooth mixture of softened cream cheese and sugar is spread evenly over the top. Finally, the fruit is arranged—blueberries in the upper left corner to represent the stars, and sliced strawberries in rows to form the stripes—creating an impressive patriotic centerpiece for your summer gathering.

While this recipe utilizes refrigerated dough for convenience, it remains a versatile dish that can be easily customized. You can swap the berries for other fruits like raspberries or blackberries, or even use sliced bananas added just before serving to prevent browning. For those interested in baking from scratch, you can also use a homemade sugar cookie dough recipe, and the dessert can be prepared in a round pizza pan if a traditional fruit pizza shape is preferred.

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Recipe by RecipesVilla
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

280

kcal

Ingredients

  • 16.5 ounce refrigerated sugar cookie dough

  • 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries

  • 3 cups fresh strawberries

Directions

  • Bake: Press the cookie dough into a large rectangular pan and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden; let the crust cool completely.
  • Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  • Decorate: Arrange blueberries in the upper left corner and sliced strawberries in rows to form the flag stripes.
  • Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: You can bake the crust and prepare the frosting a day ahead, but wait to decorate with the fruit until the day of serving.
  • Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, though it is best enjoyed within the first 24 hours.

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