Description
This American Flag Fruit Pizza features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture, decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Finished with a glossy fruit glaze, this patriotic dessert is perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 (16.5 oz) package sugar cookie dough
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip topping, thawed
Topping
- 3 to 4 cups fresh sliced fruit (strawberries and blueberries)
- ½ cup apple jelly or apricot preserves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the sugar cookie dough package instructions to ensure even baking of the crust.
- Prepare Cookie Crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a greased or parchment-lined large pizza pan or baking sheet to form a 12-inch circle.
- Bake Crust: Bake the cookie crust as directed on the package until it turns golden and is set. Let the crust cool completely before applying toppings.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip topping into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and combined.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture over the cooled cookie crust, forming a smooth layer.
- Arrange Fruit: Decorate the top by arranging fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries in the pattern of the American flag—using blueberries for the canton in the upper left corner, and strawberry stripes for the rest.
- Glaze Fruit: Warm the apple jelly or apricot preserves in the microwave for about 15 seconds until slightly runny, then gently brush it over the arranged fruit to create a shiny glaze.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the fruit pizza for at least 1 hour to allow the topping to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cookie crust is completely cool before spreading the cream cheese mixture to prevent melting.
- You can substitute the fruit with other berries if preferred, but maintain the red and blue color scheme for the flag effect.
- Use parchment paper to make removing the cookie crust from the pan easier.
- The glaze not only adds shine but helps to keep the fruit fresh longer.
