Patriotic Red White Blue Swirl (Printable)

Creamy red, white and blue swirls on a graham crust, chilled and finished with whipped cream and fresh berries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Color Swirl Mixtures

09 - Red gel food coloring
10 - Blue gel food coloring

→ Topping

11 - Fresh strawberries, halved
12 - Fresh blueberries
13 - Whipped cream

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to fully preheat before assembling the crust.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
03 - Place the pie dish on the center rack and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the crust turns lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
04 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract; continue to beat until the mixture is fully incorporated and creamy.
05 - In a clean bowl, whip heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending until the filling is smooth and airy.
06 - Portion the filling evenly into three bowls. Leave one part uncolored (white), tint the second part with red gel food coloring, and tint the third part with blue gel food coloring. Mix each until the color is consistent.
07 - Spoon dollops of the red, white, and blue fillings in a random pattern over the cooled crust. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the colors together for a marbled appearance, avoiding overmixing.
08 - Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is fully set and firm.
09 - Before serving, pipe or spoon whipped cream over the surface. Garnish with halved strawberries and fresh blueberries as desired.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The creamy, chilly filling and playful swirl make serving this pie feel like unveiling a magic trick at your table.
  • The no-fuss prep means you can whip it up in no time and still end up with something everyone will photograph (and eat seconds of).
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling step, the pie just won’t hold its shape when sliced.
  • Gel food coloring gives the vibrant swirls—skip the liquid stuff, or the colors will fade and smudge together.
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese warm up on the counter so it blends without lumps—that little pause pays off.
  • For perfectly even slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it between cuts.

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