Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza (Printable)
Soft sugar-cookie crust with cream-cheese frosting and berries arranged as a flag; chill before slicing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookie Crust
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit Topping
12 - 1 cup blueberries
13 - 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
14 - 1 cup raspberries
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan or large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate dry mixture into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
04 - Press dough evenly into the prepared pan to a thickness of about 1/4 inch, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool completely in the pan.
06 - Using an electric mixer, cream softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until light and creamy.
07 - Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled sugar cookie crust using a spatula.
08 - Place blueberries in the top-left corner for the 'stars.' Layer sliced strawberries and raspberries in stripes, alternating with the frosting to represent the flag pattern.
09 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to slicing and serving for best texture and presentation.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dessert turns simple ingredients into a showstopper centerpiece—and you don't need pastry chef credentials.
- The fresh fruit and pillowy frosting balance each bite with juicy sweetness and creamy tanginess, making every square vanish faster than you think.
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- If you try to frost a slightly warm cookie base, you’ll end up with a slippery, soupy mess that’s impossible to rescue.
- Lining the pan with parchment makes lifting and slicing the pizza so much easier—I learned this after a stubborn crust stuck to the pan years back.
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- Let all dairy ingredients hit room temperature before mixing for a smoother frosting and best dough texture.
- If the dough sticks to your fingers while pressing it into the pan, dust your hands with a little extra flour.