Mixed Berry Pie Recipe
Red, White And Blue Pie
A "Patriotic" Restaurant Dessert Recipe
This Mixed Berry Pie Recipe is a delicious dessert for almost any occasion but is especially suited for a July 4th or Memorial Day celebration.
Because of its visual appearance, I call it a " Red, White And Blue Pie."
Another visually appealing dessert recipe for the 4th of July or Memorial Day is the Parfait Recipe. Check that dessert out as well.
Mixed Berry Pie Recipe
Red, White, and Blue Pie
Preparation time: 45 minutes, but needs to chill for 4 hours. Serves 12.
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
One 6-ounce package (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 tablespoon butter
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 quart whole strawberries, rinsed and stems removed
1 cup mixed blueberries and raspberries
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
Instructions:
For the pastry
Stir together all-purpose flour and salt
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea size
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of mixture; gently toss with a fork
Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until flour mixture is moistened
Form dough into a ball
On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle
Ease dough into a 9 inch pie plate
Trim to 1/2-inch beyond edge of plate
Fold under extra dough and crimp the edge
Using a fork, prick the bottom and sides of the pastry
Line with a double thickness of foil
Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 8 minutes
Remove foil and bake 5 to 6 minutes more or until golden
Set aside
In a saucepan combine chocolate and butter
Heat and stir over medium-low heat until melted
Add cream cheese and liqueur
Heat and stir until combined and remove from heat
Stir in the 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Spread the mixture in the baked pastry shell
Put the strawberries and other berries on filling, placing the strawberries with the stem ends down
Melt jelly and brush over berries
Cover and chill for 4 hours
To serve:
Let pie stand at room temperature for 30 minutes
Beat whipping cream with the 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and the orange peel until soft peaks form
Spoon whipped cream into center of pie
Enjoy your mixed berry pie recipe - the Red, White And Blue Pie - and the company of those you share it with!
Donna
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