Description
This 4th of July Swirl Pie is a festive no-bake patriotic dessert that combines a creamy filling with vibrant red and blue swirls, perfect for celebrating Independence Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- melted
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese
- softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold heavy cream (or thickened cream)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- hulled and chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- For the red swirl, toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- For the blue swirl, toss the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Spread half of the cream cheese filling over the crust, then drizzle with half of the strawberry puree and half of the blueberry puree. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the colors together for a patriotic effect.
- Repeat with the remaining filling and purees, swirling to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy your beautiful 4th of July Swirl Pie!
Notes
Make sure to chill the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: 4th of July Swirl Pie, no-bake dessert, patriotic dessert, Independence Day recipe, festive pie