Easy 4 Ingredient 4th of July Pie Recipe
Make this quick & easy 4th of July Pie with just 4 ingredients! A fun patriotic dessert with blueberry & cherry filling—perfect for your holiday celebration.
Looking for a fun and easy dessert to celebrate Independence Day? This 4th of July Pie is the perfect sweet treat for your party or BBQ! With just four ingredients, it comes together quickly and looks like a festive American flag. 🎆
Whether you’re celebrating with neighbors, hosting a family picnic, or just making the holiday extra special at home, this pie will bring big smiles. As a mom of two, I love simple recipes like this that make the day feel magical without a ton of effort.
Let’s jump into what this patriotic pie is all about!
What Is a 4th of July Pie?
An American Flag Pie is a fun and festive dessert that looks like the American flag! It uses blueberry and cherry pie fillings to create the red and blue colors. Then, you add pie crust stars and stripes to complete the look.
This pie is a great way to celebrate America’s birthday with a patriotic twist. It’s sweet, colorful, and perfect for a summer holiday gathering.
You don’t need to be a professional baker to pull this off. Using store-bought crust and canned fillings makes it simple enough for busy moms or last-minute plans.
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Ingredients for 4th of July Pie
You only need four ingredients! 🙌
- 1Â premade pie crust, plus a second for the flag top (many come in packs of two)
- 1Â can of blueberry pie filling
- 1Â can of cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or an egg wash (a large egg beaten with milk or water)
That’s it! No mixing bowls, no fancy tools—just delicious simplicity.
When using the two pie fillings, you can always grab another crust pack and make two pies, or save the filling to pour of ice cream or cheesecake.
How to Make the 4th of July Pie
Follow these easy steps to create your patriotic dessert. ⏱️
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one pie crust and flatten it with a rolling pin.
- Place it into your pie pan and crimp the edges.
- Poke the bottom of the crust with a fork a few times.
- Brush the crust with some of the melted butter or egg wash.
- Roll out the second crust.
- Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars.
- Then, cut strips from the remaining dough for the stripes.
- Spoon or pour half a can of blueberry filling into one corner of the pie (about 1/3 of the space).
- Fill the remaining half with cherry filling.
- Place the pie dough stars over the blueberry filling and lay the dough strips over the cherry filling like flag stripes.
- Brush the stars and stripes with the rest of the melted butter or egg wash. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra sweetness.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Place pie dish on a baking sheet in case of overflow.
- Tip: Cover the edges with a piece of aluminum foil if they brown too fast.
Let cool slightly before serving. It tastes great warm or at room temperature! Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
The prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes with baking time this recipe takes a total time of one hour to an hour and ten minutes.
Where to Serve Your 4th of July Berry Pie
There are so many fun ways to share this pie! 🎇
- Family barbecues
- Neighborhood potlucks
- Fourth of July picnics
- Backyard parties with fireworks
- Workplace holiday celebrations
This pie is also a great dessert to bring when you’re asked to “bring something festive.” It makes a statement and tastes amazing.
Variations for This Recipe
Want to switch it up a little? Here are some creative ideas:
- Use raspberry or strawberry pie filling instead of cherry.
- Make mini flag pies in muffin tins for individual servings.
- Add lemon zest to the crust for a citrus twist.
- Try a homemade pie crust if you want to make it from scratch.
- Use pastry letters to spell out “USA” for extra fun using excess dough!
Feel free to get creative while keeping it easy.
Can This Pie Be Made Ahead or Stored?
Yes, you can totally make this ahead! 🎉
- Make it the day before and store it at room temperature (covered with foil aor plastic wrap) for up to 1 day.
- If you need to store it longer, place it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, pop it in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
- You can also freeze the baked pie for up to a month. Just wrap it tightly and thaw overnight before serving.
This makes it perfect for prepping the night before your event.
Common Questions About 4th of July Pie
Can I use fresh berries & fruit instead of canned filling?
Yes! If using fresh blueberries or cherries, cook them with a little sugar and cornstarch to create your own filling. Here is a simple recipe for blueberry pie filling and one for cherry pie filling.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Absolutely. Just use a gluten-free pie crust and make sure your fillings are gluten-free too.
What can I use if I don’t have star cookie cutters?
You can cut stars by hand with a knife or use any fun shape you have on hand!
Can I make this pie in a rectangular pan?
Yes! A 9×13 baking dish works great for more of a sheet-pie style. You’ll have more space to decorate the flag. or make minis in a muffin tin.
Is this pie overly sweet?
It’s sweet, but not overly so. You can use low-sugar pie filling if you prefer. Or try this mixed berry custard pie instead.
Easy 4 Ingredient 4th of July Pie Recipe
Equipment
- star cookie cutter
- pie dish
Ingredients
- 1 premade pie crust
- can of blueberry pie filling
- can of cherry pie filling
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Unroll pie crust, and roll to flatten with a rolling pin.
- Place in a pan and curl the edges.
- Poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork.
- Brush with melted butter
- Unroll second layer of pie crust. Cut out stars with a cookie cutter.
- Cut strips of pie crust to make flag stripes.
- Empty half of the blueberry pie filling in one half of the pie crust, pour cherry pie filling in the second half. Spread around to evenly distribute pie filling.
- Brush stars and stripes with melted butter.
- Layer stars on top of the blueberry filling and the stripes on the cherry filling.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Edges can be covered with foil to prevent browning too quickly.
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Conclusion: Make This Easy 4th of July Pie Your Go-To Holiday Dessert ❤️💙
This 4th of July Pie is the perfect way to celebrate with color, flavor, and fun. It’s simple enough for busy moms, festive enough to wow a crowd, and delicious enough to disappear fast!
So why not make your holiday extra special this year? 🥳🇺🇸
Try this pie, share it with loved ones, and snap a photo before it’s gone. If you enjoyed this recipe, don’t forget to pin it, share it, or leave a comment. I love finding sweet ways to make everyday moments more memorable!
Happy 4th of July! đź’Ą
More patriotic recipes to try:
- Hot Dog Charcuterie Board
- Taco Dip
- Cookies
- Caprese Salad
- Red, White, and Blue Pasta Salad
- Flag Veggie Platter
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