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Festive Mini American Flag Fruit Pizzas Easy Sugar Cookie Crust Recipe

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These festive mini American flag fruit pizzas feature a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese mixture and fresh fruit arranged to mimic the American flag. Perfect for patriotic holidays or summer gatherings, they are quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, cold (120 ml)
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (150 g)
  • 1 medium banana, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add 1 room temperature egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky. If too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time.
  3. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  5. Roll and Cut Dough: Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (3-4 inches diameter) or knife to cut mini pizza bases. Transfer to baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake the Cookie Crusts: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep crust soft and tender. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Topping: In a chilled bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (2-3 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture for a light, creamy topping.
  8. Assemble the Mini Fruit Pizzas: Spread a generous layer of cream cheese topping on each cooled sugar cookie crust. Arrange fruit to mimic the American flag: blueberries in top left corner, rows of sliced strawberries for red stripes, and banana slices or leftover cream cheese topping for white stripes.
  9. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate assembled fruit pizzas for at least 15 minutes to let topping set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Pat fruit dry to avoid soggy crust. Use cold bowls and beaters for whipping cream. Assemble pizzas shortly before serving to keep crust crisp. Store baked crusts and cream cheese topping separately if preparing ahead.

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Keywords: mini fruit pizzas, sugar cookie crust, American flag dessert, patriotic dessert, easy fruit pizza, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert

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