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Perfect Mini American Flag Fruit Pizzas Easy Homemade Sugar Cookie Crust Recipe

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These mini American flag fruit pizzas feature a homemade sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese layer and fresh fruit arranged like a tiny edible flag. Perfect for patriotic occasions, they are easy to make, visually impressive, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out mini circles. Place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream if desired.
  10. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese topping evenly over each cooled sugar cookie crust.
  11. Arrange sliced strawberries and kiwi in stripes and cluster blueberries in the corner to mimic the American flag.
  12. Place the assembled mini pizzas in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let the topping set before serving.

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and make rolling easier. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Assemble fruit pizzas shortly before serving to prevent sogginess. Dough can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month. Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free substitutes, and seasonal fruit swaps.

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Keywords: mini fruit pizzas, sugar cookie crust, American flag dessert, Fourth of July dessert, patriotic dessert, easy fruit pizza, cream cheese topping

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