Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza – A Festive Patriotic Dessert!

A soft sugar cookie crust, creamy topping, and vibrant berries in a flag design make this the ultimate no-fuss 4th of July treat!

🎉 Introduction

Celebrate Independence Day with a dessert that’s just as dazzling as fireworks: the Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza! 🍓🫐🍪 With a chewy sugar cookie base, rich cream cheese frosting, and an artful display of juicy berries, this crowd-pleaser looks like a flag and tastes like summer.

Whether you’re hosting a family BBQ, heading to a potluck, or just want a colorful, fun dessert, this patriotic pizza is quick, beautiful, and totally customizable. Best part? No special skills required—just fresh fruit and a little creativity!

🛒 Ingredients

🍪 For the Cookie Crust

• 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

🍦 For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups powdered sugar

🍓 For the Fruit Topping

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup raspberries
• Optional: fresh mint leaves or white chocolate drizzle

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Bake the Sugar Cookie Base

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 12-inch pizza pan.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until light and fluffy.
3. Chill for 5–10 minutes if it’s too soft to spread.

Step 3: Decorate with Fruit

1. Spread frosting over the cooled cookie base.
2. Create a “flag” pattern:
   • Blueberries in the top-left corner (stars)
   • Rows of strawberries and raspberries for the red stripes
   • Gaps in between remain white (frosting) as the white stripes
3. Add mint or chocolate drizzle if desired.
4. Chill for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 10–12
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Cool & Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour

🥄 Variations

• Gluten-Free: Use GF sugar cookie dough
• Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cream cheese and butter alternatives
• Tropical Twist: Add sliced bananas, kiwi, or pineapple
• Mini Pizzas: Make personal-sized versions using muffin tins
• Chocolate Crust: Use chocolate cookie dough for a fun twist

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Fridge: Store covered for up to 3 days
• Freezer: Not ideal once decorated—fruit texture changes
• Make-Ahead Tip: Bake crust and mix frosting 1 day ahead; assemble fresh

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use homemade cookie dough?
   Yes, just roll to ½-inch thick and bake until golden.
2. Is it too sweet?
   The tart berries balance the frosting and cookie perfectly.
3. Can I use whipped topping instead of frosting?
   Sure! Just chill well before slicing.
4. Will the fruit make it soggy?
   Slightly over time—best enjoyed within 24 hours.
5. Can I add a glaze?
   A simple honey-lemon drizzle works beautifully.
6. How do I slice it cleanly?
   Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts for neat slices.
7. Can I make it vegan?
   Use vegan cookie dough and dairy-free frosting ingredients.
8. What fruits can I substitute?
   Cherries, blackberries, or red grapes work great too.
9. Do I need a pizza pan?
   A sheet pan or tart pan works just fine.
10. Can kids help decorate?
    Absolutely! It’s a fun and easy activity.

🏁 Conclusion

This Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza is a festive, colorful, and delicious way to show your patriotic spirit. With its easy prep, gorgeous presentation, and juicy berry toppings, it’s bound to be a highlight at your 4th of July celebration.

Get creative with the design, enjoy every bite, and watch this dessert disappear faster than fireworks in the night sky! 🎆🍓🫐

Adam

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza – A Festive Patriotic Dessert!

Celebrate Independence Day with a dessert that’s just as dazzling as fireworks: the Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza! 🍓🫐🍪 With a chewy sugar cookie base, rich cream cheese frosting, and an artful display of juicy berries, this crowd-pleaser looks like a flag and tastes like summer. Whether you’re hosting a family BBQ, heading to a potluck, or just want a colorful, fun dessert, this patriotic pizza is quick, beautiful, and totally customizable. Best part? No special skills required—just fresh fruit and a little creativity!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake & Cool & Chill Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍪 For the Cookie Crust

• 1 package 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough

🍦 For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups powdered sugar

🍓 For the Fruit Topping

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries sliced
• ½ cup raspberries
• Optional: fresh mint leaves or white chocolate drizzle

Method

 

Step 1: Bake the Sugar Cookie Base

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 12-inch pizza pan.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. Let cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until light and fluffy.
3. Chill for 5–10 minutes if it’s too soft to spread.

Step 3: Decorate with Fruit

1. Spread frosting over the cooled cookie base.
2. Create a “flag” pattern:
3. Blueberries in the top-left corner (stars)
4. Rows of strawberries and raspberries for the red stripes
5. Gaps in between remain white (frosting) as the white stripes
6. Add mint or chocolate drizzle if desired.
7. Chill for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Gluten-Free: Use GF sugar cookie dough

Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cream cheese and butter alternatives

Tropical Twist: Add sliced bananas, kiwi, or pineapple

Mini Pizzas: Make personal-sized versions using muffin tins

Chocolate Crust: Use chocolate cookie dough for a fun twist

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead
Fridge: Store covered for up to 3 days

Freezer: Not ideal once decorated—fruit texture changes

Make-Ahead Tip: Bake crust and mix frosting 1 day ahead; assemble fresh

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use homemade cookie dough?
Yes, just roll to ½-inch thick and bake until golden.

Is it too sweet?
The tart berries balance the frosting and cookie perfectly.

Can I use whipped topping instead of frosting?
Sure! Just chill well before slicing.

Will the fruit make it soggy?
Slightly over time—best enjoyed within 24 hours.

Can I add a glaze?
A simple honey-lemon drizzle works beautifully.

How do I slice it cleanly?
Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts for neat slices.

Can I make it vegan?
Use vegan cookie dough and dairy-free frosting ingredients.

What fruits can I substitute?
Cherries, blackberries, or red grapes work great too.

Do I need a pizza pan?
A sheet pan or tart pan works just fine.

Can kids help decorate?
Absolutely! It’s a fun and easy activity.

🏁 Conclusion
This Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza is a festive, colorful, and delicious way to show your patriotic spirit. With its easy prep, gorgeous presentation, and juicy berry toppings, it’s bound to be a highlight at your 4th of July celebration.

Get creative with the design, enjoy every bite, and watch this dessert disappear faster than fireworks in the night sky! 🎆🍓🫐