Perfect Patriotic Brownie Berry Pizza
A festive and easy dessert pizza featuring a fudgy brownie crust, tangy cream cheese frosting, and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Perfect for patriotic occasions and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (preferably Ghirardelli)
- Ingredients called for on the brownie mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pizza pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the box instructions, mixing eggs, oil, and water until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the pizza pan in a circle about ½ inch thick.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until set but still slightly soft in the middle. Check with a toothpick for a few moist crumbs. Remove and let cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until spreadable consistency is reached.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled brownie crust.
- Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in patriotic patterns on top of the frosting.
- Chill the dessert pizza for 15-20 minutes before slicing to help set the frosting and meld flavors.
Notes
Cool the brownie crust completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use a serrated knife to slice to keep berries intact. For faster cooling, refrigerate crust for 10 minutes after baking. Softening cream cheese and butter to room temperature ensures smooth frosting. Gently wash and dry berries to avoid sogginess. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizz
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Protein: 3
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