Creamy No-Bake Flag Icebox Pie with Fresh Berries
A quick and easy no-bake pie featuring a creamy cream cheese filling, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and fresh berries arranged like a patriotic flag. Perfect for summer celebrations and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Make the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Combine filling and whipped cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in thirds using a spatula, keeping it light and airy.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Arrange the berries: Create a rectangle of blueberries in the upper left corner of the pie, then make horizontal rows of sliced strawberries across the rest of the pie. Optionally sprinkle lemon zest over the top.
- Chill to set: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Use cold heavy cream and cream cheese for best whipping results. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Chill pie at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Fresh berries should be rinsed and dried well to prevent soggy crust. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained thoroughly. For gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with almond flour and coconut oil. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and coconut cream whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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