Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough instead of store-bought?

Absolutely! If you've got a favorite sugar cookie recipe , use about 2 cups of dough. Just press it into the pan as directed—though homemade dough might need an extra minute or two in the oven. No judgment either way—I've done both!

How far in advance can I make this patriotic fruit dessert?

The crust and cream cheese layer can hang out in the fridge (separately) for up to 24 hours. But wait to add the fruit until 1-2 hours before serving—otherwise, the juices start to seep. Trust me, I learned this the hard way at a family reunion!

What if my berries aren't perfectly ripe?

No panic! Toss strawberries with a teaspoon of sugar and let them sit for 15 minutes—they'll sweeten up and look extra glossy. For blueberries, a quick soak in cold water plumps them right up.

Can I make individual American flag fruit pizzas?

Yes! Press dough into muffin tins for mini crusts, or use cookie cutters to make star-shaped bases. Kids go wild for their own "personal flags"—just scale down the baking time.

Any tricks for transporting this to a picnic?

Chill it thoroughly first, then slide the whole pizza pan onto a baking sheet covered with foil. Bring extra berries for touch-ups—bumpy car rides can mess with your stripes!

4th of July Fruit Pizza: A Jaw-Dropping Patriotic Dessert

Name: 4th of July Fruit Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 1 banana, sliced (optional)

4th of July Fruit Pizza

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A patriotic dessert featuring a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese topping, and fresh fruit arranged in an American flag design. Perfect for Independence Day celebrations.

Author: PureCookingJoy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (includes chilling)
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 banana, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Press cookie dough into a greased 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet, shaping it into a circle.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form the stars of the flag.
Place alternating rows of strawberries and raspberries (or bananas) to create the stripes.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a pizza cutter for easy slicing.
Pat fruit dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture.
For best results, assemble just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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