Description
Stars and stripes meet sweet delight in this patriotic American flag fruit pizza, blending festive colors with summer’s freshest flavors. Summer celebrations shine with crisp sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and red and blue berries creating a delicious national symbol you’ll love to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Fruits):
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
- 2 bananas, sliced
Cookie Base Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups (660 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare the baking vessel by greasing a 9×13-inch pan or lining it with parchment paper, ensuring optimal non-stick performance.
- Create a delicate dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, setting the foundation for a harmonious base.
- Transform butter and sugar into a luxurious, aerated mixture by vigorously beating until the texture becomes light and voluminous, developing a creamy consistency.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, gently incorporating these liquid elements to enhance flavor and binding properties.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring methodically until a uniform dough emerges with seamless integration of all components.
- Distribute the dough evenly across the prepared pan, pressing gently to create a smooth, consistent surface that will bake uniformly.
- Position the pan in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing the cookie base to transform into a delicate golden landscape for approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven and permit the cookie base to cool completely, creating a stable canvas for subsequent decorative elements.
Notes
- Customize the crust by substituting gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive dessert.
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to create a smooth, spreadable base that prevents lumps and ensures a silky texture.
- Arrange fresh berries strategically to create clean, precise stripes mimicking the American flag design, using alternating rows of blueberries and strawberries for authentic visual appeal.
- Chill the fruit pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving to help the cream cheese layer set and enhance the overall flavor melding of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg