American Flag Fruit Pizza – A Red, White & Blue Showstopper

A festive sugar cookie pizza layered with creamy frosting and fresh fruit arranged like the American flag—perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day!

🎉 Introduction

Nothing says USA pride like a sweet and stunning American Flag Fruit Pizza. This dessert is equal parts delicious and decorative, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Independence Day table. 🍓🫐🇺🇸

With a buttery sugar cookie crust, a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting, and vibrant fruit shaped into the stars and stripes, this easy fruit pizza is a guaranteed hit at any summer gathering. And the best part? It’s so fun to make—especially with kids or a party crew!

🛒 Ingredients

🍪 For the Sugar Cookie Crust

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  (or use homemade dough if you prefer)

🍦 For the Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

🇺🇸 For the Flag Fruit Topping

• ½ cup fresh blueberries (for the stars section)
• 1–1½ cups sliced strawberries (for red stripes)
• 1 banana, sliced (for white stripes)
• Optional: lemon juice to prevent browning of banana slices

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press cookie dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
4. Cool completely before decorating.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
3. Chill briefly if needed for spreading ease.

Step 3: Frost & Decorate

1. Spread frosting over the cooled cookie crust.
2. In the top left corner, add a rectangle of blueberries (your “stars”).
3. Lay alternating rows of strawberries and banana slices across the rest of the pizza for stripes.
4. Brush banana slices with lemon juice to delay browning (optional).

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 12–15
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
• Cool & Decorate Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour

🥄 Variations

• Mini Flag Pizzas: Cut individual cookie circles and decorate mini flags
• Brownie Base: Swap cookie for brownie for a fudgy twist
• Fruit Swaps: Try raspberries or white peaches for different textures
• Greek Yogurt Frosting: Use thick vanilla yogurt for a lighter option
• Tart Version: Use a shortbread or pie crust instead of cookie

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerator: Best eaten same day, but keeps well covered for up to 2 days
• Make-Ahead: Bake and frost the crust a day ahead; add fruit right before serving
• Travel-Friendly Tip: Assemble frosting and crust, transport separately, then decorate on-site

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use whipped topping instead of frosting?
   Yes—just chill the dessert until serving.
2. Will banana slices brown?
   Yes—coat lightly with lemon juice to slow it down.
3. Can I use other berries?
   Definitely! Raspberries and blackberries work too.
4. How do I cut clean slices?
   Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.
5. Is this freezer-friendly?
   No—fresh fruit and frosting don’t thaw well.
6. Can kids help?
   Absolutely—decorating the flag is a great kid-friendly activity.
7. Can I use homemade dough?
   Of course—any basic sugar cookie dough will work.
8. Can this be gluten-free?
   Yes—use a gluten-free sugar cookie dough.
9. Can I add a glaze on top?
   Yes—warm apricot preserves mixed with water can be brushed on for shine.
10. How far in advance can I make this?
    Best made within 6–12 hours of serving to keep fruit fresh.

🏁 Conclusion

This American Flag Fruit Pizza is the ultimate dessert for patriotic parties. It’s vibrant, fun to make, and bursting with summer fruit flavors. Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or just showing your stars and stripes love, this sweet treat will light up any dessert table. 🎆🍓🇺🇸

Cut it into squares, serve it chilled, and prepare for smiles all around!

Adam

American Flag Fruit Pizza – A Red, White & Blue Showstopper

Nothing says USA pride like a sweet and stunning American Flag Fruit Pizza. This dessert is equal parts delicious and decorative, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Independence Day table. 🍓🫐🇺🇸 With a buttery sugar cookie crust, a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting, and vibrant fruit shaped into the stars and stripes, this easy fruit pizza is a guaranteed hit at any summer gathering. And the best part? It’s so fun to make—especially with kids or a party crew!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cool & Decorate & Bake Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 15 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍪 For the Sugar Cookie Crust

• 1 roll 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• or use homemade dough if you prefer

🍦 For the Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 🇺🇸 For the Flag Fruit Topping
• ½ cup fresh blueberries for the stars section
• 1 –1½ cups sliced strawberries for red stripes
• 1 banana sliced (for white stripes)
• Optional: lemon juice to prevent browning of banana slices

Method

 

Step 1: Bake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press cookie dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
4. Cool completely before decorating.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
3. Chill briefly if needed for spreading ease.

Step 3: Frost & Decorate

1. Spread frosting over the cooled cookie crust.
2. In the top left corner, add a rectangle of blueberries (your “stars”).
3. Lay alternating rows of strawberries and banana slices across the rest of the pizza for stripes.
4. Brush banana slices with lemon juice to delay browning (optional).

Notes

🥄 Variations
Mini Flag Pizzas: Cut individual cookie circles and decorate mini flags

Brownie Base: Swap cookie for brownie for a fudgy twist

Fruit Swaps: Try raspberries or white peaches for different textures

Greek Yogurt Frosting: Use thick vanilla yogurt for a lighter option

Tart Version: Use a shortbread or pie crust instead of cookie

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead
Refrigerator: Best eaten same day, but keeps well covered for up to 2 days

Make-Ahead: Bake and frost the crust a day ahead; add fruit right before serving

Travel-Friendly Tip: Assemble frosting and crust, transport separately, then decorate on-site

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use whipped topping instead of frosting?
Yes—just chill the dessert until serving.

Will banana slices brown?
Yes—coat lightly with lemon juice to slow it down.

Can I use other berries?
Definitely! Raspberries and blackberries work too.

How do I cut clean slices?
Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.

Is this freezer-friendly?
No—fresh fruit and frosting don’t thaw well.

Can kids help?
Absolutely—decorating the flag is a great kid-friendly activity.

Can I use homemade dough?
Of course—any basic sugar cookie dough will work.

Can this be gluten-free?
Yes—use a gluten-free sugar cookie dough.

Can I add a glaze on top?
Yes—warm apricot preserves mixed with water can be brushed on for shine.

How far in advance can I make this?
Best made within 6–12 hours of serving to keep fruit fresh.

🏁 Conclusion
This American Flag Fruit Pizza is the ultimate dessert for patriotic parties. It’s vibrant, fun to make, and bursting with summer fruit flavors. Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or just showing your stars and stripes love, this sweet treat will light up any dessert table. 🎆🍓🇺🇸

Cut it into squares, serve it chilled, and prepare for smiles all around!