Description
A festive and eye-catching dessert perfect for the 4th of July, this patriotic swirl pie features vibrant red, white, and blue swirls made with cream cheese and fresh berries in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pie crust according to package instructions and let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped heavy cream until fully combined and fluffy.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture into three bowls. In one bowl, mix in the strawberry puree; in the second, fold in the blueberries; leave the third plain.
- Spoon dollops of each mixture alternately into the cooled pie crust.
- Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl the mixtures together to create a patriotic swirl effect.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and vibrant colors.
- Whip the cream just until stiff peaks form to maintain lightness.
- This pie is best served chilled and eaten within 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: 4th of July pie, patriotic dessert, berry swirl pie, cream cheese pie, festive pie