Patsy's Half-Baked Blueberry Pie

Best blueberry pie ever created by my friend Patsy. Most blueberry pies lose the depth of taste of the original fruit and dissolve into sweetness. This one explodes with fresh blueberry flavor. Top with fresh cut strawberries and whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 455 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries
• 1 pinch lemon zest
• 1 refrigerated crust for a 9-inch pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Press pie crust dough into a pie pan. Poke small holes into dough with a fork.

Step 4

Place cream cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on High to soften, about 20 seconds.

Step 5

Spread softened cream cheese in the bottom of cooled crust.

Step 6

Layer 2 1/2 cups blueberries over the cream cheese.

Step 7

Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until dissolved.

Step 8

Stir cornstarch mixture, 2 1/2 cups blueberries, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 9

Pour the thickened blueberry mixture over the raw blueberries in the pie crust and spread evenly.

Step 10

Cool pie in refrigerator until set, at least 1 hour.