Patriotic Pie

Submitted by Rachael Coe

This delicious pie was fun to prepare for our church's Memorial Day Picnic.  I am looking forward to making it for my family on 4th of July as well.  

Ingredients

* 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

* 8 whole fresh strawberries, halved lengthwise

* 1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (8 inches)

* 3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries

* 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

* 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

* 3/4 cup cold fat-free milk

* 1 package vanilla pudding

* 1 cup fresh blueberries

* 1 cup whipped topping

Directions

In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip the halved strawberries halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. 

 Place cut side down on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Spread the remaining melted chocolate over the bottom and sides of crust. Arrange sliced strawberries in crust.

 In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually add milk. Beat in pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Spread evenly over sliced strawberries.

Place blueberries in center of pie. Arrange dipped strawberries around the edge. Pipe whipped topping between the strawberries and blueberries. Chill until serving. Yield: 8 servings.

*I modified this Taste of Home recipe to suit my family's tastes.  The top picture is from Taste of Home.