Ingredients and Weight:
- Blueberry, fresh or frozen: 4 cups (500g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons (20g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg, ground: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Egg yolk: 1 large
- Pie crust: 1 (9-inch/23cm) pre-baked
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3/5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine blueberries, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolk.
- Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture to temper it.
- Whisk the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Continue stirring until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour the custard filling over the blueberry mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy blueberry filling
- Creamy and rich custard filling
- Flaky and buttery pie crust
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "The perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The crust is so flaky, it melts in your mouth."
- "A delicious and classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests."
- "The blueberry custard was so creamy and smooth, I couldn't stop eating it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make sure your pie crust doesn't get soggy, blind bake it before filling it.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set properly.
- You can use any type of berry in this recipe, such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
