Berry Flag Pie
Berry Flag Pie is a vibrant summer dessert that celebrates fresh berries in a festive, patriotic design. With a buttery, flaky crust layered with luscious strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, topped with a creamy blend of cream cheese and sugar, this pie is perfect for Fourth of July gatherings or any family barbecue. Easy to make yet visually stunning, each slice delivers a burst of flavor and joy, making it an irresistible treat everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll out the pie crust into a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Layer blueberries on one side, strawberries in the middle, and raspberries on the other side.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Slice and serve chilled; add whipped cream or mint for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - Use fresh berries for optimal flavor; frozen berries can be used but may require extra thickening with cornstarch. - Customize your berry selection based on seasonal availability or personal preference. - For added zest, mix in a pinch of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.