American Flag Fruit Pizza (Print Version)
Sugar cookie base topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit arranged as an American flag for celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Crust
01 - 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit Topping
06 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
08 - 2 bananas, sliced
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - On an ungreased 13x9 inch baking sheet or rectangular pizza pan, press the sugar cookie dough evenly to cover the entire surface.
03 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until crust is lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool completely.
04 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust using a spatula.
06 - Place blueberries in the top left corner to create the star field of the flag. Create alternating rows of sliced strawberries and bananas to form the red and white stripes.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving for best results.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cookie crust bakes up soft and golden—no tricky rolling pin needed for party results.
- It’s a conversation starter and the first thing to disappear at any backyard gathering.
02 -
- If you try to frost a warm cookie crust, it turns into a sticky disaster—always cool it first.
- Patting the fruit with paper towels before arranging prevents watery streaks in the frosting.
03 -
- Always let the cookie crust cool completely before adding frosting or you risk a melty mess.
- Brush bananas with a little lemon juice to keep them bright and cheerful throughout the party.