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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Fourth of July » American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza

    LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 20, 2019 By Toni Dash 77 Comments

    American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza

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    4th of July dessert is the highlight of the holiday especially this American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza. Irresistible in red, white and blue (and easy to make).

    American Flag Dessert Pizza title image

    Holidays are the perfect time to ‘wow’ with a fun recipe.

    This dessert pizza is a perfect 4th of July dessert! It’s easy to make. With a timesaving shortcut you won’t be slaving in the kitchen either!

    Sugar cookie crust, an irresistibly good sweet-tangy topping and fresh berries making an American Flag. What could be better?!

    Jump to:
    • What is a Dessert Pizza?
    • American Flag Dessert Pizza
    • 4th of July Dessert Pizza Ingredients
    • Time Saving Tip
    • PRO TIPs on the Berries
    • How to Make 4th of July Dessert Pizza – Step by Step
    • More 4th of July Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe

    4th of July dessert pizza

    What is a Dessert Pizza?

    Using the main components or regular savory pizza, a dessert pizza has a crust, ‘sauce’ layer and toppings.

    It’s sweet and satisfying.

    American Flag Dessert Pizza

    This dessert pizza recipe whips up in a flash and with perfect results. Great for a Fourth of July party!

    The pizza ‘dough’ is a chewy cookie crust that’s moist, supple and easy to cut.

    The frosting (or ‘sauce’) is a mixture of cream cheese, whipped topping and a small amount of confectioner’s sugar, making a balances sweet topping to hold the fruit without being too sweet.

    Fresh blueberries and strawberries finish off as toppings creating an American flag pattern.

    Topping with ripe fruit not only gives the flag a life but brings a natural sweetness to the dessert all will love!

     American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza

    4th of July Dessert Pizza Ingredients

    The ingredients in this recipe are easy to find.

    • 1 box favorite Sugar Cookie mix (regular or gluten-free) with other required mix ingredients
    • Lemon Zest
    • Cream Cheese 
    • container Whipped Cream Topping 
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Confectioner’s Sugar
    • Blueberries 
    • Strawberries 

    Time Saving Tip

    Using a box sugar cookie mix makes this recipe fast to make. Any sugar cookie mix can be used.

    Regular or gluten-free sugar cookie mixes both work great!

     American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza with slices

    PRO TIPs on the Berries

    • Blueberries (I used 48), rinsed and completely dry
    • Strawberries (I used 17) rinsed and completely dry
    • Have extra strawberries on hand for those that are not ripe
    • Using uniform sized strawberries helps make the stripes the same width
    • Smaller strawberries allow more stripes to be made
    American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza

    How to Make 4th of July Dessert Pizza – Step by Step

    For detailed printable recipe instructions please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Line a rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper. TIP: allow paper to overhang by a few inches on both of the long sides of the pan for easy lifting the pizza out of the pan.
    • Prepare the sugar cookie mix as directed on the package. Add the lemon zest.
    • Spoon into the prepared pan. Press to fully cover the pan.
    • Bake until lightly golden (8-10 minutes). Refer to the recipe card for tips.
    • Set on a cooling rack until it has fully cooled.
    • While the cookie is cooling, cut the strawberries.

    Cutting Strawberries for Dessert Pizza Stripes

    • Cut into vertical slices about 1/8 inch thick.
    • Cut away any green from the top.
    • Using similar size strawberries will allow more uniform sizes stripes. Cover and place in the refrigerator.

    Assembling the 4th of July Dessert Pizza

    • Once the pizza ‘crust’ is cool make the topping.
    • Add the softened cream cheese into a mixer bowl and beat at high speed until fully creamed.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium to incorporate.
    • Spread the frosting evenly to cover the entire cookie.
    • TIP: If needed the cookie can be lifted from the pan by the parchment paper to do this step.
    • Place the blueberries in the top left corner. I made 6 rows of 8 blueberries (refer to the photos).
    • Dab strawberries with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
    • To make the red stripes begin at the very top to the right of the blueberries laying the strawberries in a row, end to end, with all the slices going the same direction.
    • Leave about an inch of exposure white topping between each row of strawberries. Do it freehand or using a ruler depending on your preference.
    • Cover assembled dessert pizza with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving (especially on a hot day!).
    • Cut into serving pieces with a sharp kitchen knife or pizza cutter.

    This would make a great addition to any patriotic celebration; July 4th, Memorial Day, military celebrations, Flag day!.

    red white and blue fruit dessert pizza

    Adding fun vintage-inspired wood forks and spoons, and red/white/blue napkins are the perfect finishing touch to make a festive occasion without much effort!

    fourth of july dessert recipe

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    Recipe

    American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza

    American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza

    A super easy dessert that is sure to set off fireworks at any patriotic celebration! A chewy sugar cookie crust from your favorite mix (gluten-free or regular) is topped by a sweet, tangy frosting and fresh berries. It’s a dessert that everyone will love!
    5 from 47 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 25 -2 inch by 3 inch pieces
    Calories: 67kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 box favorite Sugar Cookie mix (I used Pamela’s Products gluten-free Sugar Cookie Mix), plus any ingredients specified by the mix (e.g. butter, eggs, etc)
    • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
    • 1 8- ounce package of Cream Cheese , softened
    • 1 10- ounce container Whipped Topping (I used Truwhip which is 100% natural with no hydrogenated oils and no high fructose corn syrup; any whipped topping will work)
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ¼ cup Confectioner’s Sugar
    • Blueberries (I used 48), rinsed and completely dry
    • Strawberries (I used 17) rinsed and completely dry (have extras on hand for those that are not ripe; using uniform sized strawberries helps make the stripes the same width)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan (10 inches by 15 inches) with parchment paper allowing paper to overhang by a few inches on both of the long sides of the pan (this allows lifting the pizza out of the pan).
    • Prepare the sugar cookie mix as directed on the package and add the lemon zest. Spoon into the prepared pan and press to fully cover the pan using a mixing spoon and fingers. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden (8-10 minutes). Note: every mix and oven is different so watch while baking and do not over bake. I removed mine at 11 minutes and it was not a true golden color but was cooked. Set on a cooling rack until it has fully cooled.
    • While the cookie is cooling, cut the strawberries. Cut into vertical slices about 1/8 inch thick. Cut away any green from the top. Using similar size strawberries will allow more uniform sizes stripes. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
    • Once the pizza ‘crust’ is cool, add the softened cream cheese into a mixer bowl and beat at high speed until fully creamed. Add the remaining ingredients and beat on medium to incorporate, raising the speed to high to beat into a creamy frosting. Note: it may appear lumpy during the beating process but continue until it becomes creamy.
    • Spread the frosting evenly to cover the entire cookie. If needed the cookie can be lifted from the pan by the parchment paper to do this step.
    • Place the blueberries in the top left corner. I made 6 rows of 8 blueberries (not correct for the number of stars on the actual flag but looked uniform), placing them close together but leaving space for the white to show through (refer to the photos).
    • Before adding the strawberries to the pizza I dabbed them with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. To make the red stripes begin at the very top to the right of the blueberries laying the strawberries in a row, end to end, with all the slices going the same direction (e.g. tops to the right or to the left, just all facing the same direction). Leave about an inch of exposure white topping between each row of strawberries. Doing a bit of planning with a ruler will help make equally spaced rows or just do it freehand!
    • Once the flag is assembled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving (especially on a hot day!). Cut into serving pieces with a sharp kitchen knife or pizza cutter.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: July 1, 2015

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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Elisha F says

      July 13, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      Looks delicious! I’d love to make a vegan friendly version

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    2. Michelle Peopping says

      July 03, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight! I’m a food blogger myself, and I love seeing other people’s recipes. I’m so looking forward to bringing this to our fourth of July party… looks amazing!! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Clarice says

      July 02, 2020 at 11:58 am

      This is timely as I haven’t finalized the 4th of July menu yet. I think my kids would enjoy some dessert pizza. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Appreciate it.

      Reply
      • Erica says

        July 03, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        I forgot to add the lemon zest to the dough, would it still be good if I added it to the icing?

        Reply
        • Toni Dash says

          July 03, 2022 at 9:08 pm

          The lemon just brightens the flavor of the sugar cookie crust. I’m sure it will still be good if you leave it out!

    4. Dreams Abroad says

      July 02, 2020 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      This dessert is so cute! I cannot wait to make this with my family and looking at the ingredients it is very simple.

      Reply
    5. Ntensibe Edgar Michael says

      July 02, 2020 at 6:42 am

      Nnniiiccceeee….I am lactose-intolerant. Could there a substitute for the cheese?

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 02, 2020 at 7:46 am

        There are vegan cream cheese substitutes however I’ve not worked with them so I don’t know how they would be swapped into this recipe.

        Reply
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