Creamy Blueberry Pie: A Delightful Dessert Experience
Indulge in this creamy blueberry pie, a delightful dessert featuring a smooth custard and fresh berries topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for any occasion, it's best served chilled.
Equipment
- oven
- pie crust
- medium bowl
- whisk
- separate bowl
- pastry blender
- aluminum foil
- wire rack
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought
- 3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen, thawed and drained if frozen
- 1 cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup white sugar for streusel topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar for streusel topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for streusel topping
- ¼ cup cold butter cubed, for streusel topping
Optional Filling Additions
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice to brighten flavor
Optional Baking Notes
- baking sheet place underneath pie pan to catch drips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the blueberries evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie crust.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup white sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and salt. Then, incorporate the beaten eggs and sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the prepared custard mixture over the blueberries in the pie crust.
- Prepare the streusel topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup flour. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the custard and blueberry filling.
- To prevent the crust from over-browning, cover the pie loosely with aluminum foil for the first 20 minutes of baking.
- Bake for an additional 50 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is set.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the best texture and flavor, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
Substitution Notes
- Feel free to substitute blueberries with other berries like raspberries or mixed berries.
Notes
For an optional flavor boost, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the custard filling. To catch any potential drips during baking, place a baking sheet on the oven rack beneath the pie. This pie is best enjoyed chilled and can be made with various types of berries.