Recipe of the Week

⭐ July 4th Fireworks Pie

A vanilla cream pie with fresh strawberries and blueberries, topped like the American flag.

🥧 Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3–5 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the topping:

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
• Optional: whipped cream stars or mini marshmallows for decoration

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the crust:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
3. Add ice water one spoon at a time until dough holds together.
4. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out and place into a 9-inch pie dish.
6. Prick the base with a fork, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let cool.

2. Make the vanilla cream filling:

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add milk and cream.
2. Heat on medium until hot (do not boil), whisking constantly.
3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly pour in some hot mixture to temper.
4. Pour egg mixture back into pan and cook until thick, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly, then pour into crust. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.



3. Decorate the top:

1. In the top left quarter, arrange blueberries in rows like a flag’s stars.
2. In the remaining area, alternate rows of sliced strawberries for red stripes.
3. Optional: Pipe whipped cream stars or use mini marshmallows for a festive finish.

🎆 Tips

• Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut whipped topping or thin apple slices for extra flair.
• Want a shortcut? Use a store-bought crust and premade vanilla pudding.