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Festive Mini Flag Fruit Pizzas with Sugar Cookie Crust

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These mini fruit pizzas feature a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a light cream cheese filling and fresh fruit arranged like patriotic flags. Perfect for quick, festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk (or almond milk for lighter version)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced thin
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced or cut into small segments
  • Optional: small edible white stars or coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough begins to come together. It should be soft but not sticky. If too sticky, add a little more flour.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Lightly grease mini tart pans or a mini muffin tin. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions (about 2 tablespoons each). Press each portion evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pans to form a thin crust. Poke a few holes in the bottoms with a fork to prevent bubbling.
  6. Place tart pans on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Remove and let cool completely.
  7. Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add ⅓ cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp heavy cream. Mix on medium speed until creamy and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add more cream if too thick.
  8. Spoon or pipe a generous layer of cream cheese filling into each cooled crust. Smooth the top.
  9. Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi on top to form small flag designs. Optionally, sprinkle coconut flakes or edible stars over the blueberry area.
  10. Refrigerate assembled mini pizzas for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading. Use firm fresh fruit for best texture. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Bake crusts ahead and assemble before serving for freshness. Avoid reheating after adding cream cheese and fruit.

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Keywords: mini fruit pizzas, sugar cookie crust, patriotic dessert, easy dessert, Fourth of July dessert, fruit pizza, cream cheese topping

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