Blueberry Dream Pie

Name: Blueberry Dream Pie
Ingredients: Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches); 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 6 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 large egg white, beaten

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
6 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 large egg white, beaten

Directions

1

Line a 9-in. deep-dish cast-iron or other cast-iron skillet with bottom crust. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 375°.
2

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until blended. Spread into crust.
3

In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Stir in 2 cups berries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly. Gently stir in the lemon juice, mint and remaining berries. Pour over cheese filling.
4

Cut decorative cutouts in remaining pastry; arrange over filling, leaving center uncovered. Brush pastry with egg white; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
5

Bake at 375° until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 35-40 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.