Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

5 from 8 votes

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie is super easy and only requires minimal baking for the crust. The bottom layer is light and creamy and the top is sweet and fruity for a pie you'll want to make all summer long!

Prep Time45

Cook Time15

Total Time1

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar scant
5 tablespoons butter melted

Cream Cheese Layer

3/4 cup heavy cream
6 ounces cream cheese softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Blueberry Layer

2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice approximately 1 large lemon
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries approximately 18 ounces
Lemon zest for garnish if desired

Instructions

For the Crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.

Cream Cheese Layer

Whip the heavy cream in a bowl for 5-7 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat for 2 minutes or until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream.
Spread into the bottom of the cooled crust. Refrigerate.

Blueberry Layer

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice until smooth.
Stir in the blueberries and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the blueberries release some of their juices and the sugar combination is no longer white.
Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
Spread over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate 4-6 hours before serving.
Garnish with lemon zest if desired.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Can be adapted for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, a mixed berry blend, or cherries.
To substitute a pastry crust, place the crust in a 9-inch pie pan, cover with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, dried beans or rice and bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer raw.
Use an oversized purchased graham cracker crust to save time. Follow the package directions for baking.

TIP:

A measuring cup is handy for pressing the crumbs into the pie pan. The crumbs tend to stick to your fingers, and you can cover more surface area this way.

MAKE AHEAD:

The crust can be baked and stored covered at room temperature for 1-2 days.
For best results, the pie is best enjoyed within 1-2 days but will keep fully assembled in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

DOUBLE FOR A CROWD!

This recipe is easily doubled for a crowd in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. You will need to bake the crust just a little longer, but when it is lightly toasted, it's ready!

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