Recipe Notes

Below you will find tips and tricks to help achieve the best results possible.

How to Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

To make a blueberry pie with cream cheese, start by preparing a simple graham cracker crust. Once the crust is baked and cooled, create a smooth, creamy filling using softened cream cheese, sugar, and eggs. After baking the filling until set, chill the pie until completely cooled. Finally, top the chilled pie with a layer of blueberry pie filling and let it set in the refrigerator. For a finishing touch, add whipped cream or whipped topping before serving. Enjoy a delicious, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

Graham Crackers - I used honey-flavored graham crackers for their subtle sweetness, which pairs beautifully with the tangy cream cheese. You can crush whole graham crackers using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing them with a rolling pin for a fresher flavor. While pre-made graham cracker crumbs are convenient, freshly crushed crackers provide better texture and taste. Alternatively, a store-bought premade graham cracker crust works well.

Cream Cheese – For the best results, use regular full-fat cream cheese. Allow it to come to room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling. Cold cream cheese will create a textured filling with clumps rather than a silky smooth consistency. The filling is not quite a cheesecake, but more a sweetened tangy cream cheese layer that pairs well with the fruit topping.

Blueberry Pie Filling – I actually like canned pie filling and it is convenient, but you can also use pie filling made from scratch if you prefer.

Supplies Needed

9-inch pie plate

Stand mixer or hand mixer

Food processor (optional)

Tips and Tricks

Making the Graham Cracker Crust: To achieve a perfectly even pie crust, use the flat bottom of a small measuring cup to press the moistened graham cracker mixture into the pie plate. Avoid pressing too hard, as overly compacting can create a hard, crunchy crust. Alternatively, use a spoon to gently push the crumbs up the sides of the pie pan.

Prevent a soggy crust: After baking, allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling to avoid a soggy bottom.

Chill thoroughly: For the best texture, chill the pie for at least 2 hours or overnight. This helps set the filling and makes slicing easier.

Storage Tip: To prevent the filling from sliding off the cream cheese layer after slicing, gently press plastic wrap against the cut edges of the pie for storage.

Why Prebake Your Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Prebaking your crust ensures that it has a nice, crispy texture. Without prebaking, the crust can become soggy due to the moisture from the filling. By baking the crust first, the graham crackers are toasted, which creates a more flavorful and firm base that holds up well when topped with creamy fillings or fruit.

Baking the crust prior to adding the filling allows the graham crackers to develop a deeper, more pronounced flavor. This step gives the crust a slightly golden color and a more cohesive texture, making each bite more enjoyable.

Variations

Different Pie Filling: Experiment with other pie fillings like apple, peach, or cherry for unique twists on the classic dessert.

Add Lemon: Add a touch of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for a bright, refreshing twist. Blueberry and lemon complement each other beautifully for a summer-inspired dessert.

Add Spices: Enhance the flavors with a pinch of spices like cinnamon or nutmeg in the cream cheese mixture. These warm spices create a cozy, autumnal version of the pie.

Almond Flavor: Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture for a nutty, slightly floral flavor that pairs wonderfully with blueberries.

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