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Perfect Stars and Stripes Fruit Pizza Recipe on Giant Sugar Cookie

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A festive and visually stunning fruit pizza featuring a giant sugar cookie base, creamy cream cheese frosting, and fresh fruit arranged in a patriotic stars and stripes pattern. Perfect for Fourth of July and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk (dairy-free almond or oat milk optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
  • Optional: ½ cup seedless red grapes, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper, letting some overhang for easier cookie removal later.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 2 tablespoons milk, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Transfer the dough to your prepared pan, pressing evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until edges are golden and the center is set but still soft.
  8. Let the cookie cool in the pan on a rack for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and ½ cup softened butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing on low speed. Add 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk to reach spreadable consistency.
  10. Use an offset spatula to evenly spread the frosting over the cooled cookie, leaving about ½ inch from the edge clear.
  11. Arrange 1 ½ cups blueberries in the top left corner to mimic the stars section of the flag. Create horizontal stripes with sliced strawberries across the rest of the cookie. Alternate with halved red grapes if using.
  12. Place the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overbake the cookie base to keep it tender but sturdy. Cool the cookie completely before frosting to prevent melting. Slice strawberries thinly for neat fruit arrangement. Chill the assembled pizza before slicing to keep pieces intact. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free cream cheese and butter alternatives can be used with plant-based milk adjustments.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, sugar cookie, cream cheese frosting, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July dessert, summer dessert, stars and stripes fruit pizza

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