Description
This 4th of July Fruit Pizza is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring a sweet sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, and vibrant fresh berries. It’s simple to prepare, making it an excellent choice for any holiday or gathering, sure to impress your guests with its explosive colors and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons ((6 ¾ oz/195 g) all-purpose flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter, softened
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) plus ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) block cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups (5 ⅓ oz/ 152 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2½ cups (12 ½ oz/350 g) mixed fresh berries
Instructions
- To make the sugar cookie crust, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
- Cream butter and ¾ cup of sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients until the dough comes together, then form into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into a 10-inch circle on a floured surface and place it on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and bake for 14-16 minutes until puffed and pale golden. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
- For the cream cheese topping, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until thickened, then spread over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a border.
- Top with arranged fruit in alternating rows for contrast.
- Best served the day it’s assembled; keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
For best flavor and presentation, use a variety of colorful berries.
This fruit pizza is best enjoyed soon after assembling, to retain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg