Red White and Blue Mini Fruit Pizzas for Kids & Parties

These red, white, and blue mini fruit pizzas are basically the snack table glow-up you need for summer parties, school celebrations, and kid-friendly get-togethers. They’re bright, bite-size, and feel fancy even though they’re super easy.

Think: soft sugar-cookie “crust,” a fluffy cream cheese frosting layer, and a simple berry pattern that looks festive without requiring Pinterest-level perfection. Bonus: kids love assembling their own.

Why You’ll Love This

They’re adorable, customizable, and totally low-stress: no slicing a big dessert, no complicated decorating, and you can prep most of it ahead so party-day you’re just topping with fruit and serving.

Ingredients

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or about 16–18 pre-cut rounds)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (reds)
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh blueberries (blues)
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest (brightens the frosting)
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp sprinkles (white or patriotic mix)

How to Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Slice the cookie dough into 1/2-inch rounds (or use pre-cut). Place them 2 inches apart and gently press each one down a little so you get wider “mini pizza” bases.
3. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set and just barely turning golden. Don’t overbake—soft is the goal.
4. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
5. Make the frosting: beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and optional lemon zest, then beat until fluffy and spreadable.
6. Spread a thick layer of frosting over each cooled cookie (about 1 to 2 teaspoons per cookie). If you want clean edges, leave a tiny border like a real pizza crust.
7. Decorate with fruit: place blueberries in one “corner” section and sliced strawberries in stripes, lines, or a simple half-and-half look. Keep it easy—festive beats perfect.
8. Chill for 15–20 minutes to help the frosting set, then serve. If you’re traveling, chill longer and keep them cold until party time.

Tips for the Best Results

• Cool the cookies fully before frosting, or the topping will melt and slide.
• Dry your fruit well. After washing, pat berries dry so they don’t waterlog the frosting.
• Slice strawberries right before decorating for the freshest look and less juice.
• Make uniform cookies. Similar-sized rounds bake evenly and look extra cute on a platter.
• Use a small offset spatula or butter knife for quick, smooth frosting.
• Chill before serving if your kitchen is warm or you’re outside.

Variations

• Homemade cookie base: Use your favorite sugar cookie recipe and cut 2.5–3 inch rounds. Bake until barely golden.
• Yogurt topping: Swap frosting for thick Greek yogurt mixed with a little honey and vanilla (best served the same day).
• More “white”: Add banana slices or mini marshmallows for extra white space (add bananas right before serving).
• All-berry mix: Add raspberries or blackberries for extra color and a more “fruit board” vibe.
• Mini flag look: Blueberries in the top left, strawberry “stripes” across the rest—simple, recognizable, and kid-approved.
• Gluten-free: Use gluten-free sugar cookie dough and double-check your powdered sugar and vanilla.

Storage & Reheating

Store assembled mini fruit pizzas in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days (they’re best within 24 hours for the crispest cookie). No reheating needed—serve chilled or let them sit at room temp for 10 minutes so the cookie softens slightly.

FAQ

Can I make red white and blue mini fruit pizzas ahead of time?

Yes. Bake the cookies up to 2 days ahead and store them airtight at room temperature. Make the frosting up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Assemble with fruit a few hours before serving for the prettiest, freshest look.

How do I keep the fruit from making them soggy?

Pat the berries dry after washing, and don’t slice strawberries too far in advance. If you’re prepping for later, frost the cookies first, then add fruit closer to serving time. A quick chill also helps everything set.

What’s the best cookie dough to use for kids’ parties?

Refrigerated sugar cookie dough is the easiest and super consistent for a crowd. If you want thicker, softer bases that hold a lot of frosting, choose a “soft-baked” style dough or slightly underbake the rounds.

Can kids help make these?

Absolutely—this is a perfect “decorate your own” setup. Adults can bake and cool the cookies, then set out bowls of frosting, blueberries, and sliced strawberries. Give kids spoons or small spatulas and let them build their mini fruit pizza masterpiece.

How many mini fruit pizzas does this recipe make?

It depends on how thick you slice the cookie dough, but most 16.5 oz rolls make about 16–18 mini cookies. If you’re serving a big party, plan 1–2 per person (or more if the dessert table is the main event).