4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe
Celebrate the 4th of July with this delightful Fruit Pizza recipe that combines a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and vibrant fresh berries to create a patriotic dessert that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 large egg (50 grams, out of shell)
For the Topping:
- 8 oz (225 grams) cream cheese (room temp)
- 1 1/3 cups (160 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream (cold)
- 1 pound (453 grams) strawberries
- 6 oz (170 grams) blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add lemon zest, lemon extract, and egg. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Bake the Crust: Spread dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the Cheesecake Topping: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the cheesecake topping over the cooled crust and arrange strawberries and blueberries on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: 4th of July, Fruit Pizza, Dessert Recipe, Patriotic Dessert
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