4th of July Swirl Pie Recipe (No-Bake)

Here’s a festive and easy No-Bake 4th of July Swirl Pie recipe! It’s creamy, patriotic, and perfect for summer celebrations.

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🎆 No-Bake 4th of July Swirl Pie Recipe

🍽️ Servings:

8–10 slices

⏱️ Prep Time:

15 minutes

❄️ Chill Time:

4 hours (or overnight)

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🧁 Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

• Red and blue food coloring or gel

• Optional: lemon zest for added brightness

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🍓 Instructions:

1. Make the Crust:

1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

2. Press mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.

3. Chill the crust in the fridge while preparing the filling.

2. Make the Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat again until creamy.

3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully combined.

3. Color and Swirl:

1. Divide the filling into three bowls.

2. Leave one white, tint one red, and the other blue.

3. Drop spoonfuls of each color randomly over the crust.

4. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the colors together (don’t overmix).

4. Chill:

1. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until set.

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🎉 To Serve:

• Top with fresh blueberries, strawberries, or patriotic sprinkles if desired.

• Slice and serve chilled!

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🌟 Tips:

• Use gel food coloring for more vibrant swirls without adding too much liquid.

• For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers.

• Want extra flavor? Add 2–3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the filling.

Let me know if you’d like a printable version or a layered version instead of swirls!