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Festive Red White and Blue Cookie Pizza with Cream Cheese

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a tangy cream cheese layer and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for Fourth of July and summer parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced thinly
  • Optional: mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pizza pan to about ½ inch thickness.
  6. Bake the cookie crust for 18-22 minutes until edges are light golden and center is soft. Cool completely.
  7. While the crust bakes, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  8. Whip ½ cup cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  10. Arrange fresh berries on top in a festive pattern.
  11. Chill the cookie pizza for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, firm berries to avoid excess moisture. Chill the cookie pizza well to set the cream cheese layer and prevent smearing when slicing. Softening butter and cream cheese before mixing ensures smooth texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep it tender.

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Keywords: cookie pizza, patriotic dessert, cream cheese, Fourth of July dessert, berry dessert, easy dessert, sugar cookie crust

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