Description
Indulge in the festive spirit of summer with this vibrant 4th of July Fruit Pizza. This delightful dessert features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cheesecake filling and an array of fresh, colorful berries, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Independence Day celebration or any summer gathering. Not only is this recipe visually stunning, but it is also easy to make and customizable with seasonal fruits of your choice. With no baking required for the topping, you can focus on decorating this eye-catching treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 pound strawberries
- 6 oz blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and zest; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet. Spread dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet into a circle. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once crust is cool, spread cheesecake topping evenly and arrange fresh berries on top. Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg