4th of July Dessert : American Flag Fruit Pizza
Get ready to ignite your patriotic spirit while also giving your body a sweet treat with a healthy twist! In this recipe, we're about to embark on a mouthwatering adventure, creating a guilt-free and vibrant recipe for an American flag fruit pizza dessert. So, let's dive into a dessert that's as nutritious as it is visually captivating—a celebration of flavor and well-being that's sure to make your taste buds sing with joy. Let the deliciousness of the American flag fruit pizza dessert take center stage!
Ingredients:
Sugar Cookie Base
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Toppings
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
5-8 medium strawberries
1/3 cup blueberries
Sugar Cookie Base Instructions:
Step 1: Start by creaming together the butter and 1/2 cup of honey for 2 minutes in a bowl.
Step 2: Add the egg and vanilla extract
Step 3: Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix in the flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 4: Mix until the dough comes together.
Step 5: Remove dough from bowl into plastic wrap and wrap dough. Place wrapped dough into the fridge for at least 1 hour ( or until semi firm)
Step 6: When you are ready to bake, lightly oil a 9x12 baking sheet pan and press dough into an even layer
Step 7: Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes (or until corners are golden and the middle is cooked through *Tooth pick test*)
Step 8 Allow the cookie base to cool on the pan before apply the toppings
Topping Instructions:
Step 9: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla together until smooth.
Step 10: Remove the stem from the strawberries and cut the strawberry vertically into thin slices
Assemble:
Step 11: Scoop the cream cheese mixture on top of your cooled cookie crust base and spread evenly
Step 12: Use the blueberries to create the “blue” section of the American flag in the upper left corner
Step 13: Use the Strawberry slices to create 7 red stripes. Leaving space in between each red stripe for the white cream cheese to pop through.
Step 14: ENJOY!!
Tips:
- The cookie dough base can be made in advance. Uncooked cookie dough will be good for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Add toppings on shortly before you serve to yourself or guests. The sugars in the cream cheese mixture will make the cut strawberries release water leaving you with a liquidy surprise.
- Don’t want to make a design with your fruit? NO WORRIES!! Put all your favorite fruits on top and enjoy any time of the year
If you make this for your Holiday celebrations or for just a late night snack, share with me on Instagram @lizziegrothmann
