Description
A delightful and patriotic dessert perfect for celebrating the 4th of July or any American-themed gathering. This Red, White, and Blueberry Flag Pizza is a creative twist on a classic fruit pizza, featuring a sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy layer and fresh berries in the colors of the American flag.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 1 sheet refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or homemade sugar cookie dough)
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (optional for extra fluffiness)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows or banana slices (for white stripes)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out the sugar cookie dough onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and shape it into a large rectangle. Bake until golden.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Decorate: Arrange blueberries in the top left corner, then create red and white stripes with strawberry slices and marshmallows/banana slices.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Best served the same day for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute raspberries for strawberries or Greek yogurt for a lighter topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
