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Festive Favorite Patriotic Star-Shaped Cream Cheese Fruit Pizza Recipe Easy and Perfect for Holidays

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A festive star-shaped fruit pizza with a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy tangy cream cheese layer, and fresh seasonal berries arranged in a patriotic pattern. Perfect for holiday celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk (optional)
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries (fresh and ripe)
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (warmed and strained, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin glaze, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until dough forms.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  7. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness.
  8. Use a large star-shaped cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut out star shape and transfer to baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
  10. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until creamy. Optionally add heavy cream or milk for lighter texture.
  11. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust, leaving a small border around edges.
  12. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and kiwi in a patriotic pattern on top.
  13. Optional: Warm apricot jam with water until smooth and lightly glaze fruit with a pastry brush.
  14. Refrigerate assembled pizza for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  15. Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy.

Notes

Chill dough before rolling to maintain shape and prevent shrinking. Cool crust completely before spreading cream cheese to avoid melting. Use powdered sugar for a smooth cream cheese topping. Pat berries dry to avoid sogginess. Glazing fruit with warmed apricot jam adds shine and seals moisture. Dough can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Frozen berries must be thawed and drained. For dairy-free, use coconut-based cream cheese alternative; for gluten-free, substitute almond flour with xanthan gum.

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Keywords: fruit pizza, patriotic dessert, Fourth of July, cream cheese fruit pizza, star-shaped cookie crust, holiday dessert, berry dessert

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