Description
Indulge in a slice of summer with this Patriotic Berry Pizza, a vibrant dessert perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July or any festive occasion. This eye-catching treat features a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling and an explosion of fresh strawberries and blueberries, creating a colorful masterpiece that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or looking for a sweet addition to your picnic, this easy-to-make dessert will delight your guests and become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
- 1 (16-ounce) container strawberries, halved
- 1 (8-ounce) container blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar cookie dough by creaming together softened butter and shortening. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) into the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before slicing into rounds.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and shape the dough into an even crust on a lined pizza pan.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped topping then spread over cooled crust.
- Decorate with strawberries and blueberries as desired; refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: You can customize the fruit toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.