American flag fruit pizza with a sugar cookie crust, topped with cream cheese frosting, blueberries, strawberries, and banana slices arranged to look like the U.S. flag.

American Flag Fruit Pizza

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A Sweet and Simple Patriotic Treat for Summer Celebrations

Bring a burst of red, white, and blue to your dessert table with this stunning American Flag Fruit Pizza. With a sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, and fresh fruit arranged like the U.S. flag, this easy-to-make treat is as fun to create as it is to eat. Perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any summer gathering!

Why You’ll Love It

  • Festive presentation – Instantly recognizable and Instagram-worthy.

  • Kid-friendly – A fun way to get children involved in baking and decorating.

  • Customizable – Use any fruit or topping that fits the theme or your tastes.

  • Quick and easy – Starts with a simple sugar cookie crust and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
    (or homemade if preferred)

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

  • Fresh blueberries (for the “stars”)

  • Fresh strawberries, sliced (for the red “stripes”)

  • Optional: bananas or mini marshmallows for white “stripes”

Instructions

  1. Bake the Crust
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, press the cookie dough into a large rectangle or oval. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.

  2. Prepare the Frosting
    In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

  3. Assemble the Flag

    • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie crust.

    • In the upper left corner, place a square of blueberries.

    • Use strawberry slices to form the red stripes across the rest of the pizza.

    • Add mini marshmallows or banana slices in alternating rows for white stripes (optional but adds nice contrast).

  4. Chill and Serve
    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve chilled for best flavor and presentation.

Tips & Variations

  • Use a round pizza pan to mimic a traditional pizza shape.

  • Add a glaze made from warmed apricot jam for a shiny finish.

  • Make it lighter with Greek yogurt in place of cream cheese.

  • Gluten-free version? Use a GF cookie mix for the crust.

Final Thoughts

This American Flag Fruit Pizza is the ultimate patriotic dessert: easy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, a potluck, or a fireworks-viewing party, this treat is sure to impress—and disappear fast!

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