Blueberry Cream Pie
Blueberry Cream Pie is a classic for good reason — container (8 ounces / 225 g) sour cream does most of the work, and the method is rewarding enough for a weeknight. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Cook 1h
- Total 1h
- Serves 8
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 Container (8 ounces / 225 g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp Flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) white sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 20 ½ cup (500 g) fresh blueberries
- 1 Ea. 9-inch (23 cm) unbaked pie shell
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Chopped pecans, chopped
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, flour, sugar, vanilla, and egg.
- Beat until very smooth.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Pour filling into pie shell.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, butter and pecans, stirring well.
- Sprinkle over pie and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Cool on wire rack, then chill.
Tips for the best Blueberry Cream Pie
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Let the egg come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
Variations
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Blueberry Cream Pie recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 10 ingredients and 10 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for container (8 ounces / 225 g) sour cream?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Blueberry Cream Pie ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
How long does Blueberry Cream Pie take to make?
About 1 hour in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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