Red, White, and Blue Pie

Crown the chocolate-cream cheese filled pie is crowned with sweet strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, then brush on melted jelly to keep the berries glowing.


Red, White, and Blue Pie


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 28 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-1/4  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  shorteningOn Sale
  • 4  to 5 tablespoons  cold waterOn Sale
  • 1  6-ounce package (1 cup)  semisweet chocolate piecesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butterOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  orange liqueurOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1  quart  whole strawberries, rinsed and stems removedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  mixed berries, such as blueberries and raspberriesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  red currant jellyOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  whipping creamOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale

Directions
1.
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. Crimp edge. Prick bottom and sides of pastry. Line with a double thickness of foil. Bake in a 450 degree F oven 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 to 6 minutes more or until golden. Set aside.
2.
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. Remove from heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Spread in baked pastry shell.
3.
Arrange strawberries and mixed berries on filling, placing strawberries stem ends down. Melt jelly; brush over berries. Cover; chill for 4 hours.
4.
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 or pipe whipped cream into center of pie. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 250, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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