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Blueberry Cream Pie

Source of Recipe

Taste of Home


Recipe Link: www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Blueberry-Cream-Pie-2

List of Ingredients

1-1/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
TOPPING:
5 cups fresh blueberries, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch



Recipe

Combine the first four ingredients; press into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crust just begins to brown. Cool.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in cream; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Gradually whisk half into egg yolks; return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into crust; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Chill 30 minutes or until set.

Meanwhile, crush 2 cups of blueberries in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Press berries through sieve; set aside 1 cup juice (add water if necessary). Discard pulp.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in blueberry juice; bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes. Gently stir in remaining berries; carefully spoon over filling. Chill 3 hours or until set. Store pie in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.