4th of July Cream Cheese Fruit Pizza: The Best Festive Treat
A delicious and festive dessert perfect for the 4th of July celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza crust prepared
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, bananas)
- 2 tablespoons fruit preserves (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pizza crust according to the package instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled pizza crust.
- Arrange the fresh fruits on top of the cream cheese layer in a decorative pattern.
- Heat the fruit preserves in a small saucepan until melted and brush over the fruit for a shiny glaze.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use any seasonal fruits of your choice.
- This dessert can be made ahead of time, just add the glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: 4th of July, Cream Cheese, Fruit Pizza, Festive Treat