4th of July Fruit Pizza: A Stunning 45-Minute Dessert
This 4th of July Fruit Pizza features a sweet sugar cookie crust topped with creamy cheese frosting and fresh berries. It's a festive and refreshing dessert perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
- Sugar Cookie Crust:1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons 6 ¾ oz/195 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 4 oz/115 g butter, softened
- ¾ cup 6 oz/170 g plus ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Topping:1 cup 8 oz/225 g block cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups 5 ⅓ oz/152 g powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup 2 fl oz/60 ml heavy whipping cream
- Fruit Topping:2½ cups 12 ½ oz/350 g mixed fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the sugar cookie crust by mixing flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Press dough into a pizza shape on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.
- Make the cream cheese topping by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Arrange mixed berries on top in a decorative pattern.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.