Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Blueberry Topping:
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Form Crust: Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
Bake Crust: Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
Beat Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Fill Crust: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly into the cooled graham cracker crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the blueberry topping.
Prepare the Blueberry Topping:
Cook Blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries start to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
Cool Topping: Remove from heat and let the blueberry topping cool to room temperature.
Assemble the Pie:
Add Topping: Once the blueberry topping is cool, spread it evenly over the cream cheese filling.
Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Serve:
Slice and Enjoy: Slice the pie and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional whipped cream or fresh blueberries.
Enjoy your delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie!
