4th of July Swirl Pie
A festive and delicious dessert perfect for the 4th of July, featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and vibrant red and blue berry swirls.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
Red Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled & chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Blue Swirl
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and ¾ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract.
- In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture into the baked crust. In separate bowls, gently mash strawberries and blueberries with 2 tbsp sugar each. Swirl half of each berry mixture onto the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture, then swirl the remaining berries on top.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade graham cracker crumbs. You can also substitute other berries if desired.