Patriotic Fruit Pizza: The Perfect Summertime Dessert

Patriotic Fruit Pizza :)

I thought it would be a good idea to roundup some great summertime desserts and also share my very favorite warm weather dessert. Have y'all ever made a fruit pizza? It is simply one of my very favorite desserts in general. It's especially great for warm weather because it's not too heavy. Best part? It's SO easy to make! I have seen others make it and use the traditional sugar cookies as the crust, topping it with nothing more than vanilla icing from the grocery. But y'all! The specialty spread (and it's only three ingredients) we make to go on top of the sugar cookies is phenomenal! You can top it with strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic creation or simply top it with your favorite fruits (I love to do kiwi, strawberry, bananas and pineapple). You can make it in no time (I just recommend allowing it to set in the fridge for a few hours before serving). 

Fruit Pizza

What You'll Need (I always double it, and what's listed below are the ingredients doubled. Simple half them if you don't want to double.):

    

    Two Rolls of Sugar Cookie Dough

    Two 8 oz. Bars of Cream Cheese

    8 oz. Tub of Cool Whip 

    16. oz Confectioners Sugar (whole box)

Step One:

    Slice rolls of cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet (I do not recommend using foil. It was my only     option when we made it at the beach in the photos above. Simply grease the cookie sheet well before        laying out the cookie dough). Once the dough is on the cookie sheet, use your knuckles to press the            dough together. Bake until golden (usually about 11 minutes).

Step Two:

    Mix cream cheese, cool whip and confectioners sugar together with a hand mixer. Once cookie layer is     mostly cooled, spread mixture on top. Place in refrigerator (can even do steps one and two the night            before).

Step Three:

    Decorate Pizza with your favorite fruits! Someone also also mentioned adding chocolate chips on top is     yummy! You could also add bananas to the patriotic variation. Enjoy :)

 

Here are a few others I found on Pinterest that are perfectly patriotic and great for summertime :)

Oreo Pie (see recipe here. Also could decorate with strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic touch)

Deviled Strawberries (Great dessert or sweet snack! Would be so cute on a charcuterie board too)

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs  (SO cute and easy)

No Bake Strawberry/Blueberry Trifle (Could use other fruits too)

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches (and sprinkle red and blue sprinkles around the sides as seen here)

American Flag S'Mores Dip (I mean, YUM!)

Icebox Cake with Strawberries & Blueberries 

Banana Pudding (Can definitely make patriotic)

Let me know if y'all have any more to add to the list.

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