Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into pieces
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar for topping
Preparation Time:
- Total: 2 hours (including baking time)
- Preparation: 45 minutes
- Baking: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and chilled butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add eggs and baking powder and mix well.
- Stir in mashed banana and mix until combined.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Prepare a pie dish with baking spray or grease lightly. Pour the mixture into the pie dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Spread evenly over the pie filling.
- Place the pie in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 8g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich texture from the combination of cream cheese and blueberry filling.
- Sweet and tart flavor combination from ripe banana and fresh blueberries.
- Perfect dessert for a special occasion or a weekend get-together.
User Comments:
- "This pie was amazing! The combination of flavors was spot on." - John Doe
- "The cream cheese topping was a great addition, gave it a unique texture." - Jane Smith
- "The blueberries gave it a nice tartness, balanced out the sweetness perfectly." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Fresh blueberries are preferred but frozen ones can be used as well.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as it can lead to a tough crust.
- Check the pie after an hour of baking; if the crust is getting too dark, cover it with foil to prevent burning.
