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Perfect Patriotic Berry Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Homemade Sugar Cookie Crust

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A festive and easy-to-make berry fruit pizza featuring a soft sugar cookie crust, creamy whipped cream cheese topping, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for summer parties and patriotic celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch rimmed baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing on low until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if too sticky.
  5. Press dough evenly into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set.
  6. Cool crust completely on a wire rack to prevent topping from sliding.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Whip chilled heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  9. Spread cream cheese topping evenly over cooled crust.
  10. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a patriotic pattern on top.
  11. Refrigerate assembled pizza for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for best crust texture. Cool crust completely before adding topping to prevent sliding. Whip cream separately before folding into cream cheese for fluffiness. Pat berries dry if soft to avoid soggy crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture. Can substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free crust and coconut cream for dairy-free version.

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Keywords: berry fruit pizza, sugar cookie crust, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert, easy fruit pizza, cream cheese topping

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