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Fun Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy Kids Will Love for Summer Parties

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A colorful and festive fruit pizza featuring a soft sugar cookie crust, creamy cream cheese frosting, and fresh fruit arranged in a patriotic flag design. Perfect for summer parties and kids’ celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced into thin rounds or star shapes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar together until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough forms and is no longer sticky. If too crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk.
  4. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a large rectangle or circle about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges turn light golden brown. Remove and let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and ½ cup butter until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until creamy and spreadable.
  7. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled crust.
  8. Arrange 1 cup blueberries in the top left corner to form the blue field. Use sliced strawberries to make red stripes alternating across the rest of the pizza. Add kiwi slices or cut stars to represent white stripes and stars.
  9. Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep cream cheese and butter softened but not melted for smooth frosting. Pat fruit dry before placing to avoid soggy frosting. Slice strawberries thinly for better design. Dough thickness affects texture; avoid overbaking to keep crust tender. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with ingredient swaps.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, summer party dessert, kids dessert, patriotic dessert, sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, easy fruit pizza

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