Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
A creamy twist on a classic – this pie will quickly become your new favorite dessert!
Prep:
40
minutes
Cook:
30
minutes
TOtal:
190
minutes
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 12 full cracker sheets, ~170g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter (85g)
Filling
- 8 ounce (1 block) cream cheese, softened (room temperature, 8 ounces, 226g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs
Topping
- 1 can blueberry pie filling (21 ounces, 595g)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Crush the graham crackers: If using whole crackers, crush them in a food processor or place them in a Ziploc bag and smash them with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
- Add melted butter: Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. The mixture will look crumbly.
- Press the crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. For best results, use the back of a measuring cup to press it evenly.
- Bake the crust: Bake for 10 minutes.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the crust cool.
- Prepare the filling: While the crust is cooling, start preparing the filling.
Prepare the Filling
- Beat the cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese for about 30 seconds to remove any lumps.
- Add sugar: Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition to ensure a smooth filling.
- Pour and bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cooled crust. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill the pie: Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap (ensuring the wrap doesn’t touch the cream cheese surface) and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Add the Topping
- Add the blueberry topping: Spoon the blueberry pie filling over the chilled cream cheese filling layer. Spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Chill until serving: Place the pie back in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.
- Garnish and enjoy: Top with whipped cream or whipped topping just before serving for an extra touch of sweetness. Slice and enjoy!
Makes 8-10 servings