Description
Celebrate any occasion with this Oreo Cookie Crust Flag Pie, where a rich chocolatey crust meets a luscious creamy filling. This visually stunning dessert features vibrant red and blue layers that are perfect for Fourth of July gatherings or summer picnics. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, this pie is sure to be the star of your dessert table, bringing smiles and joy with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
- Red food coloring (a few drops)
- Blue food coloring (a few drops)
- Optional: Fresh strawberries and blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter with the crushed Oreos until moistened. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes; let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Fold in Cool Whip gently until combined. Divide filling; tint one half red and the other blue.
- Layer alternating spoonfuls of fillings onto the cooled crust; create fun patterns if desired.
- Chill pie for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra-rich flavor, consider using double-stuffed Oreos. You can customize the filling with different flavors like vanilla pudding or cheesecake mix. Serve with fresh fruit toppings for added freshness.