Lemon Cream Pie with Blueberry Sauce

The fresh hint of lemon pairs deliciously with the perfectly tart blueberry sauce.

Serves: 9Prep: 30 minutesCook: 2 hoursTotal: 2 hours 30 minutesDifficulty: Medium

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Serves: 9

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 cups blueberries
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish
  • 1 (6 oz.) Graham Cracker Pie Crust or homemade 9” graham cracker crust
  • Fresh mint, for garnish
  • Whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, water, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Cook until thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar, until smooth. Add lemon zest and ½ tablespoon and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, beat until smooth. Gently fold cream cheese mixture into whipped cream.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture into crust, then spoon blueberry sauce on top. Refrigerate 2 hours, then garnish with lemon zest and fresh mint. Dollop with whipped cream, if desired.
  • Serve and refrigerate leftovers.