Description
This patriotic dessert is perfect for summer celebrations. A sweet cookie crust topped with a creamy, tangy frosting and decorated with fresh fruit to resemble the American flag. It’s a delicious and festive treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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1 box cookie mix (plus the required ingredients listed on the box)
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1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter, softened at room temperature
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4 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
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1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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1 1/2 cups blueberries
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1 cup strawberries, sliced
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2 1/2 medium bananas, sliced
Instructions
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Preheat the oven according to the cookie mix package instructions.
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Prepare the cookie dough according to the instructions on the box, adding softened butter as directed.
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Press the cookie dough into a round pizza pan or baking sheet to form a crust.
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Bake according to package instructions or until golden brown. Allow the cookie crust to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
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Arrange the blueberries in the top-left corner of the pizza to form the stars of the flag.
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Create alternating rows of sliced strawberries and bananas to form the stripes of the flag.
- Chill the fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
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You can use a store-bought cookie dough for convenience.
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For a fun twist, you can experiment with other fruits like raspberries or blackberries.
- Make sure to slice the bananas just before serving to avoid browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American