Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza

Introduction

A Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza is the ultimate showstopper dessert for summer parties, Fourth of July celebrations, or any festive gathering. Its vibrant colors, sweet freshness from ripe fruit, and soft sugar cookie base make it both a conversation piece and a crowd pleaser. This recipe is remarkably simple, yet offers rave-worthy results you’ll want to recreate all season long.

Why This Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza Will Wow Your Guests

This dessert isn’t just about good looks—it’s also irresistibly delicious. The buttery, tender sugar cookie crust pairs beautifully with a tangy, creamy frosting and a bounty of fresh fruit. The flag design gives it a patriotic spin, but you can easily adapt the concept for other themes by arranging the fruit differently. Its adaptability, simplicity, and striking appearance make it an instant classic for gatherings of all kinds.

Making the Perfect Sugar Cookie Crust

Begin with a classic sugar cookie dough, pressed into a baking sheet or pan. To ensure an even, non-stick bake every time, line your pan with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll. This not only prevents sticking but also helps lift the cookie base out effortlessly for decorating.

Bake the dough until just golden around the edges, then allow it to cool completely before adding toppings. This ensures a sturdy foundation that won’t become soggy beneath the creamy layer.

Prepping Fruit for Flag Design

Beautiful presentation comes down to evenly sliced fruit. For precision and speed, use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to dice strawberries and slice other fruits cleanly for the stripes. Opt for blueberries to form the field of stars, and strawberries or raspberries for bold red stripes.

Arrange the fruit meticulously for maximum visual impact—neat rows will make your flag really pop on the cookie base.

Blending the Silky Cream Cheese Topping

The creamy layer is made from a combination of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. For a smooth and lump-free texture, blend the ingredients together using the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black. This yields a luxurious spread that glides effortlessly onto your cooled cookie base.

Decorating and Serving Your Sugar Cookie Fruit Flag Pizza

Gently spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled sugar cookie base, ensuring an even layer. Next, create your flag: use blueberries for the “stars” quadrant, and alternate rows of sliced strawberries and, optionally, banana slices to represent the stripes.

For picnic-style serving or easy potluck transport, a sturdy container like the Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green can help protect your masterpiece while on the go.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe makes 12–16 servings, depending on how you slice it. Each serving contains roughly 250–300 calories, with plenty of vitamin C and fiber coming from the fresh fruit. As always, moderation is key—but it’s a treat everyone can feel good about sharing.

Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza (Recap)

With its soft, buttery base, luscious cream cheese layer, and fresh, colorful fruit, this Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza is sure to leave an impression. It’s festive, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make, ensuring it will become your go-to dessert for every patriotic occasion.

Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Base:
– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Topping:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Fruit Topping:
– 1 cup blueberries (for the “stars”)
– 1–2 cups sliced strawberries (for the “stripes”)
– 2 bananas, peeled and sliced (or raspberries, optional for white stripes)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or pizza pan with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy release and cleanup.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, shaping into a rectangle or oval about ⅓ inch thick.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Allow to cool completely.
5. While the crust cools, prepare fruit. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for fast, even fruit slicing/dicing.
6. To make the frosting, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla with the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black until smooth and creamy.
7. Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over your cooled cookie base.
8. Arrange blueberries in the upper left corner for the “stars” and lay out rows of sliced strawberries and banana (or raspberries) to form the flag’s stripes.
9. Transfer finished fruit pizza to a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green for easy carrying if needed. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling and assembly)