4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
Fruit pizza done up with strawberries and blackberries can easily be the star of your 4th of July picnic. This 4th of July fruit pizza recipe makes the most of packaged cookie dough and fresh fruit, which means you’ll have more time for picnic partying!
When the weather gets hot, my family does’t want rich, heavy desserts. They do, however, clamor for more when this Fruit Pizza disappears from the table. “Is there another one in the house?” I’m hoping some of them read this post and learn how easy it can be to make their own.
The great thing about this fruit pizza is that you can mix up the fruit topping and use whatever is in season. In the winter, I like to use citrus fruits for that warm tropical feeling.
In the summer, I like the patriotic look of strawberries and blueberries or blackberries. These berries were so ripe, they almost look purple instead of black.
The cream cheese topping is light and creamy, without being over the top rich. In fact, this fruit pizza would be a great treat to serve by the pool. I’m thinking of tall glasses of sweet tea, some cheese and crackers and this fruit pizza. Now if I only had a pool!
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Strawberries have been in abundance at my grocer, so of course, I picked up another bunch this week. It seems like I’m always drawn in by the red berries with their beautiful green tops and the sweet scent.
And when they’re on sale 2 packages for $3 or even $5! I’m putting several boxes in my cart.
Thank goodness I have recipes like this to use them in! I’ve also used those fresh berries in several other recipes, including: Strawberry Pink Lemonade and Strawberry Spinach Salad.
Make It a Meal:
This fruit pizza and a cup of coffee counts as breakfast! For lunch, add a quick sandwich or small salad and you’ll be good to go.
Variation:
You can use grandma’s sugar cookie recipe if you want to build this fruit pizza from scratch. Or you can use a refrigerated prepared sugar cookie dough to make the crust for your fruit pizza.
I used a bag of cookie dough mix, sold next to the cake mixes in my grocery store, but the refrigerated dough would speed the process up just a bit.
If you’re really not feeling all “Betty Crocker” and want to skip mixing the cream cheese and sugar, you could purchase a can of prepared sour cream icing and use that as your cookie topping.
Trust me, I know all about the challenges of making dishes under a time crunch. Frankly, if you make it with love, it doesn’t matter all that much if the elves helped you prep the ingredients or if you started from scratch.
At the end of the day, the family appreciates the taste of the fruit pizza and they’re  not so worried about the fine points of your recipe.
4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
Ingredients:
Sugar cookie crust, milk, eggs, cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberries and blackberries.
Recipe Directions:
Prepare sugar cookie mix according to package directions. Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using mixer until light and fluffy. Spread cream cheese over cooled cookie crust. Top with fresh fruit.
4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 oz Sugar cookie mix
- Milk
- Eggs
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 c Powdered Sugar
- 1 c Strawberries sliced
- 1 c Blackberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare sugar cookie mix according to package directions and spread over greased 9x13 baking sheet.
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Allow to cool completely.
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Soften cream cheese on counter while cookie crust is baking.
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Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using mixer until light and fluffy.
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Spread cream cheese over cooled cookie crust.
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Top with fresh fruit.
Approximate Nutritional Information:
Servings Per Recipe: 16, Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94, Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 8g, Sodium: 82mg, Carbs: 15g, Protein: 3g
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This is something that I’ve been wanting to make forever! I love desserts like this, and it’s so versatile, because you can use your favorite fruits!
Mix up the fruits by season! This is always a popular dessert.
This is so cute and colorful.! I love the idea… Such a treat.. I can’t wait to try. SO easy!!
Truly is simple … and always a hit! You’ll take home an empty plate!
Love this classic fruit pizza recipe for the 4th of July — or any summer day! What a great way to enjoy seasonal berries.
Marilyn, you’re right, we have it often … it’s too good to wait til 4th!
Classic option ad those berries being now in season are the bomb. I wish I coudl have a slice. Very nice dessert indeed.
Adriana, it was yummy!
What a great addition to the weekend brunch menu. Fun for summer entertaining, and delicious to eat. The kiddos would love this too.
My kids do love this! I’m sure you can tempt any kiddos with their favorite fruit!
I love this little spin on pizzas, I’ve heard of dessert pizzas now fruit pizzas – my kinda thing tbh anything with fruit works for me ha! Thanks for the recipe!
This looks perfect for a summer party dessert and definitely would be a hit on July 4th party. So easy and delicious.
People love this fruit pizza no matter what time of year – but when the weather’s hot, they love it extra much!
Fruit pizzas are one of our favorites! This is perfect for any summer get together. Thanks so much for sharing!
Rachel, I’m glad to find another family who loves fruit pizza!
Fruit pizzas are so fun and always a hit at gatherings! Love the patriotic colors of this one!
You know it, Amy … a hit any day!
This sweet pizza is such a fun idea for summer!
Serve it next to the pool – on the deck, at the boat – the gang will love it.
Fruit Pizza! That is so funny! Love the name! Its like an inside out pie! Love it.
It is like an inside out pie! I never thought of it that way! LOL
I like this as it is kid friendly, my kids will love it. I never thought of using sugar cookies mix I will try to make it for them.