This American Flag Fruit Cookie Pizza is a fun and festive way to celebrate any patriotic holiday. Make with a soft sugar cookie base, a creamy topping and fresh fruit, its a delicious dessert everyone will love.
Every patriotic holiday needs a red, white and blue dessert and this one never disappoints. I originally got the idea from my American Flag Fruit Platter, and once I turned it into a cookie pizza, it quickly became a family favorite.
I love bringing this fruit cookie pizza to parties because it’s easy to transport and can feed a large crowd. The blend of sweet cookie, creamy topping and fresh fruit makes everyone want seconds but no worries, there’s usually plenty to go around. You can also cut it into smaller squares to stretch it even further for large gatherings.
If you love this recipe, try my other American flag recipes like American Flag Taco Dip and American Flag Charcuterie Board.
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Flag Fruit Pizza Ingredients
- Refrigerated sugar cookie dough: We used Pillsbury brand that comes in a roll, but you can also use store brand.
- Cream cheese: softened, full-fat
- Fruit: fresh strawberries and blueberries
- Will also need: Powdered sugar, Vanilla extract, Cool whip
How to Make a Fruit Pizza
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
3. Slice the cookie dough into ¼ inch pieces. Arrange into a flag shape on a cookie sheet and press the edge together to form one large square cookie.
4. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.
5. Allow the cookie to cool completely before decorating.
6. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and vanilla and mix until combined.
7. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie.
8.Remove the tops from the strawberries and cut into quarters.
9. Create the flag design by placing the blueberries in the top left corner making a small square.
10. Add cool whip to a piping bag with a star tip.
11. Create stripes by adding a line of strawberries, then pipe a line of cool whip. Repeat until cookie is filled.
12. Chill until ready to serve.
Helpful Tips
- Make sure the cookie base is completely cool before adding the frosting or it will melt.
- Use a pizza cutter for clean slices.
- Pat the fruit dry with a paper towel to prevent access moisture on top.
Variations
- Swap the sugar cookie base for a homemade cookie dough if you prefer.
- Use raspberries instead of strawberries.
- Try Greek yogurt mixed with honey instead of cream cheese for a lighter topping.
Storing Leftovers
Cover with tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in fridge for 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can bake the cookie base a day ahead, cover tightly and store on counter at room temperature. Add the frosting, fruit and cool whip a few hours before serving.
No, fresh fruit works best for this recipe because frozen will release too much liquid as it thaws.
Absolutely! You can customize into any shape for any holiday or celebration.
Recipe
American Flag Fruit Cookie Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 (16.5 oz.) package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries
- 1 pt. fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Slice the cookie dough into ¼ inch pieces. Arrange into a flag shape on a cookie sheet and press the edge together to form one large square cookie.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.
- Allow the cookie to cool completely before decorating.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie.
- Remove the tops from the strawberries and cut into quarters.
- Create the flag design by placing the blueberries in the top left corner making a small square.
- Add cool whip to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Create stripes by adding a line of strawberries, then pipe a line of cool whip. Repeat until cookie is filled.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the cookie base is completely cool before adding the frosting or it will melt.
- Use a pizza cutter for clean slices.
- Pat the fruit dry with a paper towel to prevent access moisture on top.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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