Gluten Free Red, White and Blue Fruit Pizza

This gluten-free fruit pizza is the perfect dessert for summer celebrations! Made with a soft sugar cookie crust, a creamy frosting layer, and fresh strawberries and blueberries, this red, white, and blue fruit pizza is as beautiful as it is delicious. It's a fun, colorful dessert for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or any summer gathering.

Why You'll Love This Gluten-Free Fruit Pizza

• Perfect for summer holidays: The red strawberries, white frosting, and blue blueberries make this a festive dessert for patriotic celebrations.
• Made with a sugar cookie crust: The soft, sweet cookie base gives this fruit pizza a delicious homemade flavor.
• Naturally colorful: Fresh berries add beautiful color without the need for food coloring.
• Easy to customize: Use your favorite seasonal fruits to create a different design for any occasion.
• Gluten-free dessert: Made with gluten-free sugar cookie dough, it's a delicious option for gluten-free family and friends.

One of my favorite things about making fruit pizza is how easy it is to customize. The gluten-free sugar cookie crust creates the perfect base for a sweet, creamy topping and fresh seasonal fruit. Arrange the berries in a patriotic pattern for a festive dessert that looks impressive without requiring complicated decorating skills.

If you're looking for an easy gluten free summer dessert, this fruit pizza is a great addition to your holiday menu!

Ingredients You'll Need

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy gluten free fruit pizza.

• Gluten free sugar cookie dough: This forms the sweet cookie crust. You can use your favorite homemade gluten free sugar cookie recipe or a gluten free sugar cookie mix.
• Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy frosting layer that pairs perfectly with the sweet crust and fresh fruit.
• Powdered sugar: Adds sweetness to the cream cheese frosting while keeping the texture smooth.
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the frosting and gives it a classic vanilla sweetness.
• Fresh strawberries: Sliced strawberries add a bright red color and juicy sweetness.
• Fresh blueberries: These provide the perfect pop of blue for a patriotic fruit pizza.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS GLUTEN FREE FRUIT PIZZA?

Step 1: Prepare the Sugar Cookie Crust

Preheat your oven to 350°F, unless your cookie dough recipe specifies a different temperature.

Press the gluten-free sugar cookie dough into a lightly greased pizza pan or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape the dough into a large circle, keeping the thickness as even as possible so the crust bakes uniformly.

Leave a little space around the edges for spreading. Bake according to your dough recipe, generally about 12-18 minutes for a thin cookie crust, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

Allow the cookie crust to cool completely before adding the frosting. This step is important because warm cookie dough can cause the cream cheese frosting to soften or melt.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This helps prevent lumps and makes the frosting easier to spread.

Taste the frosting and adjust the sweetness if needed.

Step 3: Spread the Frosting

Once the sugar cookie crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top, leaving a small border around the edges if desired.

Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth layer. You want enough frosting to complement the fruit without overpowering the cookie crust.

Step 4: Add the Fresh Fruit

Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries and blueberries. Slice the strawberries into thin pieces.

Arrange the strawberries and blueberries over the frosting to create a red, white, and blue design. You can alternate rows of strawberries and blueberries, create a flag-inspired pattern, or arrange the berries in a simple decorative circle.

This is a fun step to do with kids, especially when preparing dessert for a Fourth of July celebration!

Step 5: Chill and Serve

Place the finished fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling helps the frosting firm up and makes the pizza easier to slice.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut it into wedges, and serve chilled.

CAN I MAKE THIS FRUIT PIZZA DAIRY FREE?

Absolutely! You can just use vegan butter in the sugar cookie recipe, and swap vegan cream cheese in the frosting in place of the traditional cream cheese.

Fun Fruit Topping Ideas

Although strawberries and blueberries are perfect for a patriotic dessert, you can change the toppings to suit any season.

• Summer fruit pizza: Use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
• Tropical fruit pizza: Add kiwi, pineapple, and mandarin oranges.
• Fall fruit pizza: Try thinly sliced apples, pears, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Rainbow fruit pizza: Arrange strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, and grapes in colorful rows.

The sugar cookie crust and cream cheese frosting work beautifully with many different fruit combinations.

Tips for the Best Gluten-Free Fruit Pizza

Let the cookie crust cool completely. Adding frosting before the crust cools can cause the cream cheese layer to melt and become messy.

Dry the fruit well. Excess water from washed berries can make the frosting watery. Pat the fruit dry before arranging it on top.

Use room-temperature cream cheese. Softened cream cheese makes a smoother frosting and is easier to spread.

Avoid overbaking the crust. Gluten-free cookie crusts can dry out if baked too long. Remove the crust when the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

Chill before slicing. Refrigerating the fruit pizza helps the layers hold together and makes serving easier.

How to Store Gluten-Free Fruit Pizza

Because this fruit pizza contains cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit, it should be stored in the refrigerator.

Place leftovers in an airtight container or cover the pizza tightly with plastic wrap. For the best texture, enjoy it within two to three days. The fruit may release moisture over time, and the cookie crust will gradually soften.

If you're preparing this dessert for a party, you can bake the sugar cookie crust a day ahead and store it covered once completely cool. Make the frosting and assemble the fruit pizza closer to serving time for the freshest appearance.

This gluten free fruit pizza is sure to be the star of the show at your next summer party! It's always a crowd favorite and literally gone within minutes!

If you've tried this recipe, be sure to leave a comment below and tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out.

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