Description
A festive and delicious American Flag Fruit Pizza featuring a sweet sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture, and fresh strawberries and blueberries arranged to resemble the American flag. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie 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 oven according to sugar cookie dough package directions to ensure proper baking temperature for the cookie crust.
- Form cookie crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly onto a greased or parchment-lined large pizza pan or baking sheet, forming a 12-inch circle to create the base of the fruit pizza.
- Bake crust: Bake the cookie crust as directed on the package until it is golden and set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before proceeding.
- Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy for a rich and sweet base layer.
- Incorporate Cool Whip: Fold the thawed Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture gently until combined and fluffy, adding lightness to the filling.
- Spread filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture over the cooled cookie crust, creating a smooth surface for the fruit topping.
- Arrange fruit: Artistically arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of the filling to resemble the American flag, placing blueberries in the upper left corner and strawberries to make the stripes.
- Glaze fruit: Warm the apple jelly or apricot preserves slightly in the microwave (about 15 seconds), then brush gently over the fruit to glaze them and add a shiny finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled fruit pizza for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Make sure the cookie crust is completely cooled before spreading the filling to prevent it from melting.
- Use fresh and ripe strawberries and blueberries for best flavor and vibrant colors.
- The glaze adds shine and helps preserve the fruit’s freshness.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
- For a variation, other fruits like kiwi or raspberries can be used creatively.
