No-Bake 4th of July Red White and Blue Tropical Pie Recipe
This Red White and Blue Tropical Patriotic Pie is one of my favorite easy recipes for summer celebrations. It’s a simple, no-bake dessert that comes together quickly and delivers a bright, fruity flavor with just the right hint of tropical flair.
With layers of creamy filling and a buttery crust, it’s the kind of treat that disappears fast at barbecues and backyard parties. I’ve made this pie several times for the 4th of July, and it’s always a hit—not just because it looks festive, but because it’s downright delicious.
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to serve as it is to make, this one’s worth bookmarking.
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Equipment You Will Need
- Pie plate (if not using pre-made pie crust)
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Can opener
Tropical Patriotic Pie Recipe
This Red, White, and Blue Tropical Patriotic Pie is a no-bake treat made with a graham cracker crust, creamy Kool-Aid filling, and fluffy Cool Whip topping. Bursting with tropical punch flavor and festive colors, it’s an easy, fun dessert for 4th of July celebrations.
- Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients
1 ready-made graham cracker pie crust
1 packet tropical punch Kool-Aid mix
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
12 oz (1.5 tubs) Cool Whip
Red, white, and blue sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw out the Cool Whip overnight in the refrigerator.
- Combine 8 ounces (1 tub) Cool Whip with the sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the packet of Kool-Aid and fold to combine. Eventually, during the mixing process, the mixture will start to whip and this is okay. You want to get a brighter red color and be sure it’s well mixed throughout.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust and smooth to fill out the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (overnight is better).
- Right before serving, garnish with remaining 4 ounces Cool Whip and sprinkles.
Notes
- The recipe requires an 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip. However, a little bit more is needed for the garnish. I used 4 ounces placed in the center, serving as the bed for the sprinkles. An additional alternative is to use a star tip to pipe stars around the outer edge of the pie. In this case, you might need a bit more than 4 extra ounces Cool Whip.
- This pie is a great option to make ahead the night before. Just refrain from decorating it until right before serving to keep the sprinkles from staining the cool whip.
- Both Tropical Punch and Cherry flavored Kool-Aid will make the pie red. I included shots with both flavors in the event that one is preferred over the other.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours
- Category: Sweet Treats
Step-By-Step Process
This pie is perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer party where you want something that looks festive without the fuss. It’s also a great make-ahead dessert, which means less stress and more time to enjoy with friends and family.
If you liked this recipe, be sure to explore more easy and tasty party food ideas on the blog. There’s plenty to inspire your next celebration.
If you love simple and colorful summer desserts, don’t miss the Bomb Pop Cookies and the Red White & Blue Shortcake Cups—both are crowd favorites!
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