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Easy American Flag Fruit Pizza

This Easy American Flag Fruit Pizza is a festive summer dessert made with a sugar cookie crust, creamy vanilla frosting, and fresh berries arranged like the American flag. It’s perfect for Fourth of July, backyard BBQs, or potlucks—and simple enough for kids to help decorate. Sweet, colorful, and crowd-pleasing!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough or homemade, if preferred
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • Optional: sliced bananas or whipped topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (if baking the crust). Press sugar cookie dough into a rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  4. Using blueberries, create the stars section in the upper left corner.
  5. Arrange rows of strawberry slices as stripes across the remaining surface.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Easy American Flag Fruit Pizza – Helpful Tips

Cooking Tips & Techniques
Use a refrigerated sugar cookie dough base for convenience, or make your own if you prefer a homemade touch.
Roll dough evenly onto a sheet pan and bake until golden brown—don’t overbake or it may crack when cooling.
Let the cookie crust cool completely before adding any toppings to prevent the frosting from melting.
Use a mix of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for a smooth, tangy frosting base.
Pat fresh berries dry to avoid watery spots or sliding fruit on the frosting.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor—perfect for summer celebrations.
Pair with lemonade, fruit punch, or iced tea for a refreshing 4th of July spread.
Slice into squares or rectangles to preserve the flag design when serving.
Top with sparklers or small flags for an extra patriotic touch.
Great for BBQs, potlucks, pool parties, or classroom holiday events.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Make-Ahead: Bake the cookie base and mix the frosting up to 1 day ahead. Decorate the day of for best freshness.
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Not recommended after decorating, but the plain cookie crust can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Not necessary—this dessert is best served chilled.
Tasty Variations to Try
Berry Blast: Add raspberries, blackberries, or cherries for more variety and bold color.
Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free sugar cookie mix or almond flour base.
Mini Flag Pizzas: Use individual sugar cookies and decorate each one with a mini flag design—fun for kids!
Tropical Twist: Add pineapple or kiwi for a fresh spin (though less traditional in color).
Chocolate Base: Use brownie mix instead of sugar cookie dough for a fudgy take on the classic.