Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Logan's Fruity Fresh Pie. This delightful pie combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy and tangy filling made with fresh fruits. Perfect for warm summer days or any time you crave a light and fruity dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the back of a spoon to press the crumbs firmly. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam and lemon juice over low heat until melted and well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Pour the slightly cooled apricot jam mixture over the mixed berries and toss gently to coat.
- Arrange the fruit mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie dish.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Graham crackers were originally created as a health food by Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century Presbyterian minister.
The graham cracker crust adds a delicious crunch to the pie.
The combination of different fresh berries provides a burst of flavors and colors to the pie.
You can use any combination of your favorite fresh fruits in this pie.