Description
A festive, patriotic dessert perfect for summer celebrations and 4th of July parties! This American Flag Fruit Pizza features a soft sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh berries arranged in the shape of the U.S. flag. It’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
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1 cup butter, softened
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⅓ cup white sugar
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 egg
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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2¾ cups cake flour (or 2½ cups all-purpose flour)
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2½ teaspoons baking soda
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2½ teaspoons cream of tartar
For the Frosting:
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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½ cup butter, softened
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⅛ teaspoon almond extract
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3 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
For the Toppings:
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8 oz fresh blueberries
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32 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the Cookie Base:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms.
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Press the dough into a greased 9×13-inch pan or shape into a rectangle on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
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Prepare the Frosting:
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Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
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Add almond extract and powdered sugar; beat until light and creamy.
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Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar as desired.
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Decorate the Pizza:
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Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
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Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form the blue square of the flag.
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Place sliced strawberries in rows to mimic red stripes.
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Optional: Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the strawberries for extra flair.
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Chill and Serve:
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.
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Cut into squares and serve chilled.
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Notes
This dessert is best served cold for clean slices and fresh flavor.
You can use a store-bought sugar cookie dough to save time.
Swap in raspberries or banana slices for a different look or flavor.
Make ahead: Bake the cookie base a day early and decorate the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fruit pizza, 4th of July, patriotic dessert, cookie cake, summer dessert