Description
Sweet summer celebrations come alive with this star-spangled American flag fruit pizza, blending patriotic spirit and delightful flavors. Red and blue berries dance across a creamy canvas, creating a festive dessert that sparks joy at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (340 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3 g) salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) sliced strawberries
- 1 cup (150 g) blueberries
- 2 bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking surface with light grease or parchment paper lining.
- Foundation Blend: Harmonize flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry foundation for the culinary canvas.
- Texture Development: Whip butter and sugar into a cloud-like consistency, generating a smooth, aerated mixture that ensures a delicate crumb structure.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, gently folding the dry ingredients until a cohesive dough emerges with subtle complexity.
- Baking Transformation: Distribute the dough evenly across the prepared surface, allowing it to transform into a golden-hued base through 15-18 minutes of thermal alchemy. Allow complete cooling before assembling the decorative fruit landscape.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or generously grease the baking pan to ensure easy removal of the fruit pizza base without breaking.
- Spread dough uniformly and press gently to create a consistent crust thickness, guaranteeing balanced golden-brown coloration.
- Allow the base to cool completely before adding cream cheese frosting and fruit to prevent melting and maintain structural integrity.
- Choose firm, fresh berries that are ripe but not overripe to maintain crisp texture and vibrant color for the flag design.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg