This Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Pie is the perfect dessert to celebrate any patriotic occasion. With a creamy cheesecake filling topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries, it's a festive and delicious treat. The crust is made from crushed graham crackers and butter, adding a sweet and crunchy texture to the pie. This recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Serve it chilled for a refreshing dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased pie dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the creamy cheesecake filling into the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
- Before serving, arrange the sliced strawberries and blueberries on top of the chilled pie in a patriotic pattern or design of your choice.
- Slice and serve cold. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The red, white, and blue colors of this dessert make it perfect for Independence Day celebrations.
Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes during the first Olympic games.
Blueberries are one of the only foods that are naturally blue in color.
Graham crackers were invented by Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister who believed in the importance of a healthy diet.