Description
4th of July Fruit Pizza is a festive and delicious dessert that brings vibrant colors and flavors to your summer celebrations. With a sweet sugar cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake topping, and an assortment of fresh berries, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also easy to prepare, making it perfect for family gatherings or picnics. A touch of lemon zest adds brightness, while the customizable fruit toppings allow you to get creative. Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day or hosting a summer BBQ, this delightful treat will be the star of the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 large egg (50 grams, out of shell)
- 8 oz (225 grams) cream cheese (room temp)
- 1 1/3 cups (160 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream (cold)
- 1 pound (453 grams) strawberries
- 6 oz (170 grams) blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the cookie crust, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add lemon zest, lemon extract, and egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Spread dough on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden; cool completely.
- For the cheesecake topping, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread cheesecake topping over cooled crust; decorate with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg