Red, White and Blue Dessert Pizza

10 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Total: 30 m Beginner
A great 4th of July dish - this festive dessert pizza starts with a sugar cookie crust, gets topped with a fluffy whipped cream and yogurt mixture, then crowned with fresh strawberries and blueberries for a red, white, and blue presentation that’s as delicious as it is patriotic.

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 oz) package sugar cookie dough
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 8 ounce container vanilla yogurt
  • 1 pint strawberries or raspberries
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • Cream cheese (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 14 inch pizza pan. Spread cookie dough evenly along the bottom. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla yogurt (add the optional cream cheese to the consistency you like - 4 to 8 ounces works well). Spread mixture evenly over cooled cookie crust.
  3. Top with the strawberries and blueberries in a decorative pattern. Slice into wedges and serve. Yummm!

Tips and Techniques

For best results, make sure the cookie crust is completely cool before adding the topping, otherwise the whipped cream will melt. This dessert is best served within 2-3 hours of assembly to keep the crust crisp.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • sugar cookie dough: homemade sugar cookie dough or shortbread cookie dough
  • whipping cream: fat-free whipped topping

Equipment Needed

  • 14 inch pizza pan
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula