Red, White, and Blue Pie

4th of July Pie

Description: 🎆 Celebrate Independence Day with this delightful 4th of July Pie, a perfect blend of creamy goodness and fruity flavors, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This pie is a patriotic masterpiece that will surely impress your guests at any summer gathering.

Recipe Category: 🥧 Pie

Keywords: 🍨 Dessert, 🥄 Low Protein, ☀️ Summer, 🌙 Weeknight, 🔥 Oven, ⏲️ < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 408.7
• Fat Content: 18.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11.2g
• Cholesterol Content: 61.7mg
• Sodium Content: 154.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 59.6g
• Fiber Content: 1.3g
• Sugar Content: 44.8g
• Protein Content: 4.3g

Servings: 14-16 pieces

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 6 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar

For the Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar

For the Topping:

• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup sliced strawberries

Instructions:

Crust:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until foamy using an electric mixer.
2. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until the mixture becomes fluffy.
3. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks and becomes shiny.
4. Spread the meringue mixture evenly on the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch pan, forming the crust.
5. Bake the crust in a preheated 275°F (135°C) oven for one hour. After baking, leave the crust in the oven overnight without opening the oven door to ensure it sets properly.

Filling:

1. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream, cream cheese, and sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy.
2. Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled meringue crust.
3. Chill the assembled pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.

Topping:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, gently stir together the cherry pie filling, blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries until well combined.
2. Carefully spread the mixed fruit topping over the chilled cream cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.

Serve this delectable 4th of July Pie chilled, and watch as your guests marvel at its red, white, and blue glory! With its creamy filling and vibrant fruit topping, this patriotic pie is sure to become a favorite at your summer celebrations. Enjoy every bite of this delightful dessert as you commemorate the spirit of freedom and unity on Independence Day! 🇺🇸🥧