Description
Experience the perfect summer treat with this 4th of July Fruit Pizza—a delightful dessert that marries a soft sugar cookie crust with a rich cheesecake topping and a colorful array of fresh berries. This visually stunning dish not only brightens up your Independence Day celebrations but also captivates taste buds with its refreshing blend of flavors. Easy to make and even easier to customize, it’s an ideal addition to any festive gathering or family picnic. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dessert that’s as enjoyable to prepare as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest, extract, and egg; blend well.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined. Spread dough evenly on the baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- For the cheesecake topping: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once cooled, spread the cheesecake topping over crust and decorate with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg