🇺🇸🎆 4th of July Swirl Pie (No-Bake)
✅ No oven needed
✅ Creamy, light, and fun to make
✅ Patriotic red, white & blue swirl design
🧁 Ingredients (Makes one 9-inch pie)
For the Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup sugar
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6 tbsp butter, melted
For the Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or 1 cup whipped cream
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Red & blue gel food coloring
Optional Garnish:
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Whipped cream
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Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)
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Star-shaped sprinkles
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust:
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
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Press into a 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing filling.
2. Prepare the filling:
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
3. Divide and color:
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Separate the filling into 3 bowls:
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White (leave plain)
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Red (mix with a few drops red gel food coloring)
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Blue (mix with blue gel food coloring)
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4. Create the swirl:
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Drop spoonfuls of each color randomly into the chilled pie crust.
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Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the colors together — don’t overmix!
5. Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. Overnight is best!
6. Decorate and serve:
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Top with whipped cream, berries, or star sprinkles just before serving.
💡 Tips & Twists:
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Use an Oreo crust or vanilla wafer crust for a different base
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Add a layer of berry jam under the filling for a fruity surprise
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Make mini pies in jars or cupcake liners for individual servings
Would you like a printable recipe card, decorating template, or a vegan version using coconut whip and dairy-free cream cheese?
