Description
Celebrate national pride with this festive Red, White, and Blueberry Flag Pizza, featuring a soft sugar cookie crust topped with a creamy cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, decorated with fresh raspberries and blueberries for a patriotic touch. Perfect for gatherings, Fourth of July celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a colorful and delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 tube (16.5 oz) Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Whipped Topping, thawed
Topping
- 12 oz Fresh Raspberries (3 to 4 cups)
- 1 dry pint Fresh Blueberries (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cookie crust.
- Prepare Dough: Open the tube of refrigerated sugar cookie dough and slice it into 1/4 inch thick pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Form Crust: Arrange the cookie dough slices onto a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan and press them together into an even layer forming your pizza base.
- Bake Crust: Bake the cookie crust for 11-12 minutes until it is lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping: Beat in half of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until combined, then gently fold in the remaining whipped topping to maintain a fluffy texture.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- Decorate with Berries: Arrange fresh raspberries and blueberries on top of the creamy layer to create a vibrant red, white, and blue flag pattern.
- Serve: Chill the assembled dessert until ready to serve for best flavor and texture. Slice like a pizza and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the cookie crust is fully cooled before spreading the filling to prevent melting.
- Use fresh, firm berries for the best presentation and taste.
- You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher flavor.
- This dessert can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free sugar cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
