Berry Pie with Vanilla Cream Filling

This Patriotic Star Berry Pie is a showstopper dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust, silky vanilla cream filling, and a vibrant topping of fresh summer berries. Finished with whimsical white chocolate or fondant stars, it’s a festive favorite for any red, white, and blue celebration!

Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, bringing dessert to a potluck, or just want something beautiful and refreshing, this pie is as easy to make as it is fun to eat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Perfect for holidays like July 4th, Memorial Day, or Labor Day

• A no-bake creamy filling that's cool, smooth, and lightly sweet

• Customizable toppings with whatever berries you have on hand

• Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing

• Eye-catching center piece for your dessert table

Final Thoughts:

Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth of July, a garden party, or simply the beauty of summer berries, this Patriotic Star Berry Pie is a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert that looks fancy but comes together with ease. Sweet, creamy, and topped with juicy berries — it's the kind of pie that disappears fast.

Yield: 8 servings

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Berry Pie with Vanilla Cream Filling

Prep time: 25 MinChill Time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 25 M

This Patriotic Star Berry Pie is a showstopper dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust, silky vanilla cream filling, and a vibrant topping of fresh summer berries. Finished with whimsical white chocolate or fondant stars, it’s a festive favorite for any red, white, and blue celebration!

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Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Pinch of salt

For the Vanilla Cream Filling

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping

• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• ¼ cup blackberries or red currants (optional)
• White chocolate stars or sugar cookies with icing for decoration
• Optional: a drizzle of honey or glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
2. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart or pie pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
3. 💡 Shortcut: Use a store-bought graham crust for a no-bake version.
4. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form.
5. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Spread into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
6. Arrange blueberries and raspberries over one half of the pie to create a "flag" or fireworks-style cluster. Place white chocolate or fondant stars across the pie for a festive touch.
7. Optional: Use star cookie cutters to cut white fondant or marshmallow fondant into stars.
8. Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or until set. Serve cold and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Make it gluten-free with GF graham crackers

Add a layer of lemon curd under the cream for a citrus twist

Don’t have white chocolate stars? Use marshmallows or even dollops of whipped cream

Make mini tartlets using a muffin tin!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

314

Sugar

20 g

Protein

2 g

Fat

21 g

Carbs

30 g

Sat. Fat

13 g

Cholesterol

57 mg

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

29 g

Sodium

119 mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.