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Patriotic Berry Sugar Cookie Pizza

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This festive summer dessert features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and vibrant fresh berries, perfect for patriotic holidays or any sunny gathering. Easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mix to wet ingredients, blending just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Press dough onto prepared pan into a 12-inch circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle hands with flour if dough is sticky.
  5. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set. Cool on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  6. For frosting: Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter until smooth (about 1 minute). Add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until fluffy. Add milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie crust, almost to the edge.
  8. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a star or flag pattern, or scatter casually. Add lemon zest if desired.
  9. Slice into wedges with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes for firmer frosting.

Notes

For best results, use firm, ripe berries and dry them thoroughly before topping. The cookie crust can be baked a day ahead and decorated before serving. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use appropriate flour and plant-based butter/cream cheese. Chill frosting if kitchen is warm. Decorate with extra lemon zest, mint, or powdered sugar for a festive look. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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