If you’re anything like me, then you probably love a good fruit pizza as a nice summer dessert. And what’s even better is to make it have a patriotic spin to it! This dessert is perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July or any of the patriotic holidays!
Or really anytime because you don’t even have to make it into an American flag. But, it does make for the perfect red, white, and blue dessert in my opinion!
That’s the fun part about a fruit pizza recipe, you can customize it to however you want. Let the creative juices flow! But, for today I am going to show you just how easy it is to make this delicious and easy fruit pizza.
I always remember my mom making delicious fruit pizzas growing up. Whether they were for summer holidays or just because, they always were delicious and never disappointed! I think any kind of sugar cookie pizza recipe like this is perfect for a crowd or party!
Ingredients Needed for Patriotic Fruit Pizza:
The great thing about this Fourth of July fruit pizza is that it doesn’t not require too many ingredients. Just a quick trip to the grocery store and back, and you will have everything you need to make this easy and delicious recipe!
- Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough, Such as Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Whipped Topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 2/3 Cup of Sugar
- 8 oz Raspberries
- 8 oz Blueberries
- 16 oz Fresh Strawberries, sliced
Make The Sugar Cookie Crust
This recipe is so simple and easy but you do need to divide into two parts. First, you need to make the crust. And then, you need to make the cream cheese filling.
So while the crust bakes, you can make the filling mixture. It really doesn’t take long at all and the longest part is just waiting for the crust to cool.
To make the crust, you just need to slice the pre-made cookie dough into rounds. Then, spread it around on a greased pizza pan or cookie sheet and flatten it out evenly.
After you have flattened it out, you can then bake crust it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. You want it to be a nice golden brown when you take it out of the oven. That way you get a delicious chewy cookie crust for the pizza!
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
After you bake your sugar cookie crust for the patriotic fruit pizza, you need to let it cool completely. While it is doing that, you can then make the cream cheese mixture that goes on top of the pizza.
Simply combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. You can use a an electric hand mixer or a regular electric mixer for this.
Then, add in half of the whipped cream topping and mix well. Fold in the remaining whipped topping and viola! It is done! it creates a delicious and creamy frosting that pairs perfectly with the sugar cookie base!
Once you have mixed it all together, you can then spread about half of the mixture onto the cooled crust in an even layer. You can save the rest of it to pipe in white stripes for the flag.
Assemble the Patriotic Fruit Pizza
Now you just need to assemble the patriotic fruit pizza in a flag pattern! I just did the outline in blueberries and then the corner of the flag too. I used a star cookie cutter to place blueberries around the area.
That way, when I took it out, you could see a star shape. I then just alternated between strawberries and raspberries for the stripes.
After I added in all the fruit, I went back and piped in more of the cream cheese mixture for the white stripes. And that was it! You can see how it made a perfect red, white, and blue fruit pizza by alternating all the fresh berries!
I placed it in the fridge for a few hours before serving and set it out at room temperature to serve! You can also store any leftovers in an airtight container as well.
Enjoy Your Fruit Pizza
After it is chilled, you can then serve it and enjoy it! I absolutely love fruit pizza and can eat it anytime, but I do think it is the perfect dessert, especially for Independence Day.
It’s the perfect American flag fruit pizza and it is definitely one of my favorite 4th of July desserts to bring to a party or get together!
If you’re looking for other summery desserts, then be sure to check out this easy lemon cream pie as well. Do y’all like fruit pizza too?
If so, what are some of your favorite fruits to put on top? I would love to hear all about it below! And I hope you enjoyed this yummy sugar cookie fruit pizza recipe too! Let me know if you try it out this summer as well!
Patriotic Fruit Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Tube Refrigerated Sugar Cooke Dough
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2/3 Cup Sugar
- 8 oz Whipped Topping Thawed
- 8 oz Raspberries
- 8 oz Blueberries
- 8 oz Strawberries
Instructions
For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Open the cookie dough tube and slice into rounds.
- Put the rounds of cookie dough all over a greased 12 inch pizza pan.
- Flatten the rounds out with your hands until you get a nice even layer.
- Bake in oven until cookie crust because lightly browned. Around 12-15 minutes.
- Cool the crust completely before adding on the cream cheese mixture.
For the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar together until smooth.
- Add in half of the whipped topping and beat mixture for a minute more.
- Fold in the rest of the whipped topping. Blend.
- Scoop about half of the mixture onto cooled pizza crust and spread evenly.
- Use the berries to create a flag on the pizza. I outlined mine with blueberries and then alternated between raspberries and strawberries for the stripes.
- Use remaining cream cheese mixture to pipe in white stripes as well.
Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says
This is really cute and looks yummy! I’m not American, but I may make it with a different design. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Charity Gentry says
Thank you so much! You can totally make it with whatever fruit you have on hand!
Lucy says
What a lovely idea! I really want to make a fruit pizza now! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Charity Gentry says
You definitely should! I love fruit pizzas so much!
readandreviewit says
Great recipe! I’m not American but this truly looks delicious. Thanks for sharing x
Charity Gentry says
No problem at all. You definitely dint have to make it into a flag, just use whatever fruit you have on hand!
Jaya Avendel says
Oh my, this looks positively divine! I thought ‘fruit pizza. What?’, but I love the dessert spin on it and how easy it is to make! With plenty of fresh fruit and whipped cream too, what a cooling treat.
Thanks for sharing!
Charity Gentry says
No problem at all! It is very delicious!
Alexis says
This looks so yummy and cute! I love this as a dessert idea for the Fourth of July, but really any time during the summer. Thanks for sharing!
Alexis| https://cafe-beauty.com/
Charity Gentry says
Yes, you could definitely do it anytime during the summer and just use whatever fruit you wanted to use!
Della Driscoll says
What a lovely idea and a dessert perfect for summer! Loved this recipe xx
Charity Gentry says
Thank you so much my friend. It is a perfect summer dessert!
Rosie Ireland says
Oh wow this is just excellent! I might make this for July 4th and have a BBQ!
Rosie
Charity Gentry says
You definitely should! It is so perfect for the fourth!
Sue Berk Koch says
This would be great to take to a block party or picnic. Easy and kid-friendly. Thanks for the recipe!
–Sue
http://www.susanberkkoch.com
Charity Gentry says
Yes it sure is easy and kid friendly too!
Eleanor Jones says
This looks delicious! I’m not American myself but I know this is an important time of the year x
Charity Gentry says
Thank you so much, it is delicious
Richie says
Hi Charity,
A what now? A fruit pizza?! I can honestly say that I’ve never heard of such a thing.
… but I’m very glad that you have expanded my horizons because this sounds delicious. I may even be adventurous and try it before the 4 July 🙂
Charity Gentry says
You definitely should! Fruit pizza will change your life lol
Simona says
Aww this looks so cute Charity! I think pizza as a sweet side it’s something I love, so this one will be tried very soon x
Charity Gentry says
Thank you, let me know how it goes for you! I’m sure you will love it!
Monique says
This is so creative! Would love to try these berries in fruit pizza! Thanks for sharing.
http://www.lifebeginsattwenty.com
Charity Gentry says
Thank you, the berries make it so tasty!
Heidi says
Fruit pizzas are one of my favorite things to make. I haven’t made it with refrigerated sugar cookie dough before. I will have to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Charity Gentry says
Yes, it makes it super easy and quick to do so!
Shyla says
This recipe is fantastic. I love fruit pizza and I am going to try recreating this for my little ones. It looks so great! Your recipes are beyond professional and the photography is superb. Great job on this one.
Charity Gentry says
Awe thank you for that sweet compliment! I really appreciate it!
markstraveljournal says
I have to say I’ve never heard of a fruit pizza. But this looks fabulous! And simple to make! Thanks for sharing,
Charity Gentry says
Really?? I grew up on fruit pizza lol I love having them as a desert in the summer!
Alghashiyah says
This look delicious and so cool to make I think I may have to try it thanks for sharing
Charity Gentry says
Thank you, you definitely should try it out sometime
Jodie | That Happy Reader says
This looks and sounds amazing! I love the patriotic, summer look to this dessert. I think I’ll try and create a Canadian version! Thanks for sharing.
Charity Gentry says
Thank you, you should definitely create a Canadian version. That would be so cute!
Nyxie says
This is class and just in time for the 4th of July!
Charity Gentry says
Thank you so much my friend!
Simply Alex Jean says
This looks so lovely – I wish I could have a slice right now! Your photos look stunning and this sounds so easy to make.
Charity Gentry says
Awe thank you. I appreciate that! It is super easy to make
Fadima Mooneira says
Wow……awesome pizza. Good for this weekend eh. Happy Independence Day in advance. Hope you’ll have a good celebration.
Charity Gentry says
Thank you so much! I am sure we will!
CookBakeLive says
This is so pretty! And it looks amazing! I think I’ll give it a try for the 4th this weekend.
Charity Gentry says
Thank you, you definitely should!
Lou Farrell says
Wow, that looks fantastic. I’m wondering if I can adapt for the UK flag and I think I can. Roll on the weekend for me to give this a try.
Charity Gentry says
Yes you definitely should. That is a great idea!
Rachael says
This looks so delicious and perfect for the summer months! I am not American but I love it! This would be great to enjoy at a summer BBQ x
Charity Gentry says
Awe thank you. I appreciate it
Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says
Thanks for sharing, this fruit pizza looks lovely, you could also do for other countries with different fruit 🙂
Charity Gentry says
Yes you definitely could do that too!
Karalee Shotola says
It has been FOREVER since I had a fruit pizza & this one looks so good! I hope you had a great 4th of July!
Charity Gentry says
Yes it was delicious and I hope you had a great one too!
Michelle Gast says
I love festive and creative ideas like this! =) Shared on Pinterest as well.
~Michelle
https://michellescrazybusylife.net
Charity Gentry says
Awe thank you. I really appreciate it!