Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and set. Allow to cool completely.
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup unsalted butter
Using a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust to create a smooth, white base.
8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorate the top of the cream cheese layer with sliced strawberries and bananas in a pattern representing the star and stripe elements of the flag. Arrange blueberries in clusters or stripes as desired, creating a vibrant, patriotic pattern visually appealing and evenly distributed.
2 cups fresh strawberries, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 2 bananas ripe bananas
Chill the assembled fruit pizza in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set. The final appearance should be colorful, fresh, and eye-catching with distinct fruit slices arranged neatly on the creamy surface.
Slice and serve the fruit pizza chilled, showcasing the vibrant fruit colors and a crunchy crust contrasted with the creamy topping. Enjoy immediately for best freshness and visual impact.
