Best Blueberries And Cream Recipes

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BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM COFFEE CAKE



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This blueberry coffee cake is my go-to recipe for all of our holiday get-togethers because it's perfect for breakfast or dessert. It's easy to make, and it's the most delicious coffee cake I've ever had. —Susan Ober, Franconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in blueberries., Spoon half of batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans if desired, and cinnamon. Sprinkle half over the batter. Top with remaining batter; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the brown sugar mixture., Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH WITH ORANGE MAPLE SYRUP



Easy Blueberries And Cream French Toast Sandwich with Orange Maple Syrup image

Fresh blueberries and cream cheese sandwiched between two slices of bread, topped off with homemade orange maple syrup.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup red wine
½ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ cup maple syrup
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
8 slices whole wheat bread
½ cup softened cream cheese
½ cup fresh blueberries
4 eggs
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Bring the red wine, orange juice, and orange zest to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the maple syrup and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue cooking 5 minutes more; reduce heat to warm and keep the syrup hot.
  • Meanwhile, spread one side of each slice of bread with the softened cream cheese. Press the blueberries into the cream cheese and sandwich two pieces of bread together with the cream cheese on the inside to form the sandwiches; set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk in the milk until smooth.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture allowing the egg to soak into the bread; allow excess egg to drip off. Cook the sandwiches in the hot butter until golden brown on both sides and the bread is no longer soggy, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with the hot orange maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 518.7 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

BLUEBERRIES AND SOUR CREAM



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Every day at the resort at 1:00 pm, we (the staff) would charge to the dining room to get last call for lunch. This, of course was breakfast for the band. We would stuff ourselves and invariably end the meal with an order of blueberries and sour cream, which would push it over the top.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup port wine, plus 1/4 cup
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 pints blueberries
1 sour cream

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, boil 1/2 cup of the port wine and the sugar for 3 minutes to cook off some of the alcohol.
  • In the meantime, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup port, vanilla, and cornstarch. Add it to the pot and cook until clear, about 3 more minutes. Add 1 pint of the blueberries and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and the blueberries soften. Let cool and add the other blueberries. Serve with a healthy dollop of sour cream.

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe is one I picked out of the Joy of Blueberries book and modified a little bit. After going blueberry picking, I wanted a breakfast dish that I could use FRESH blueberries in. You may also use frozen blueberries slightly thawed. This was a big hit with our family. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by SunBum14

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Rinse blueberries in cool water to slightly thaw. Gently coat in 1/4 cup flour.
  • In a large bowl cream together sugar, butter and eggs.
  • In a smaller mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Combine milk and water.
  • Add ingredients to the first bowl alternating the milk and flour mixtures.
  • When well blended, add vanilla and lemon zest.
  • Dice cream cheese into SMALL cubes. The smaller the better. Add to batter.
  • Fold in blueberries.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 13 by 9 pan.
  • Mix together all topping ingredients using a fork. Consistency should resemble crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the cake mixture.
  • Bake 1 hour or until golden brown on top.
  • ENJOY!

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM



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Nigella Lawson called this "the ultimate in a no-cook dessert": nothing more than Greek or whole-milk yogurt and heavy cream combined in a bowl and given a thick sprinkled covering of soft brown sugar, light or dark as you wish. It's a dish her grandmother made, calling it Barbados cream (presumably because the sugar she used came from Barbados). After combining the yogurt, cream and sugar, you wrap the bowl in plastic and put it in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours to let the sugar turn into a dark bronze liquid, slowly seeping into the cream and yogurt. It tastes like a light, uncrunched crème brûlée. When you are ready to eat it, take the cream-yogurt mixture to the table with another bowl filled with blueberries. And then sit down and feel quietly pleased with yourself: you have made a lovely summer dessert and have not so much as broken a sweat.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Greek or other plain whole-milk yogurt
1/3 cup soft brown sugar, or as needed
2 cups blueberries

Steps:

  • The day before serving, combine the cream and yogurt in a mixing bowl, and whisk until thick but not stiff. Scrape into a shallow serving bowl about 8 inches in diameter.
  • Sprinkle with enough brown sugar to cover top of yogurt mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Remove yogurt mixture from refrigerator, and allow it to come to room temperature. Serve yogurt and berries in separate bowls, allowing guests to help themselves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 331, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams

GINGER-POACHED PEARS WITH ICE CREAM AND BLUEBERRIES



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This dish is so simple, yet could be served at any elegant dinner party. It is equally good warm or cold, and makes a great addition to a Sunday Brunch.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 lemon zested
2 firm pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, peeled, cut into thin wedges, cut core away as you work
1 pint French vanilla bean ice cream
Ground cinnamon, for garnish
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water, ginger, sugar, and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pears, and when the pot returns to a boil, reduce the heat to a medium-low to maintain the simmer. Cook the pears until very soft when pierced with a knife (but not falling apart), about 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and using a slotted spoon, divide the pears among 4 dessert cups or ice cream dishes.
  • Add scoops of ice cream to the pears and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon then tumble some fresh blueberries over each serving.

BISCUIT WAFFLES WITH LEMON CREAM, LEMON SYRUP AND BLUEBERRIES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray
Dough scraps from Trisha Yearwood's Angel Biscuits, recipe follows
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 lemons, zested
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup warm (90 to 110 degrees F) water
1/2 ounce (2 packages) active dry yeast
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, cold, cut into small squares, plus 4 tablespoons, melted
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Spray a waffle iron with nonstick spray; heat to medium.
  • Gather the biscuit scraps into a ball, then press out as thin as possible on a lightly floured work surface; the thinner the biscuit, the fluffier the waffle will be. With a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, making sure they will fit into the waffle iron, width-wise.
  • When the iron is hot, add the biscuits, one per square, and close the lid. Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and repeat.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and well incorporated. Add the cream and lemon zest; beat until light and fluffy. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
  • To serve, place two waffles on a plate and top with lemon cream, lemon syrup and blueberries.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 tablespoons of the sugar.
  • In a small bowl, combine the warm water with the yeast and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand until bubbles appear, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using your hands, mix the 1 cup cold butter into the flour, breaking the butter into small pebbles, until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk and the yeast mixture. Gently fold the flour into the wet ingredients. Keep mixing until a ball starts to form, then gently knead, 12 to 15 times, to create a smooth dough. Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and press out to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick. Fold the dough in half, press again to 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick, and then fold again. Cut the dough using a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter, depending personal preference. Brush the bottom of a cast-iron skillet with some of the melted butter. Place the biscuits in the skillet; brush the tops with melted butter.
  • Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes, depending on size. Brush again with melted butter and serve immediately.

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM ICE CREAM



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If you are a blueberry lover, you are in for a real treat! This rich and creamy ice cream is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Using fresh blueberries is always best, but you can use frozen (See note below). Cook time reflects chill time. From Williams-Sonoma.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 6h30m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh blueberries (see note Using Frozen Blueberries)
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a heavy medium saucepan, combine blueberries, water and sugar over medium high heat, bring to a boil and stir occasionally to dissolve sugar.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer blueberry mixture to food processor and process till smooth, 1 minute.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours to 24 hours, until well chilled.
  • Add cream and lemon juice to blueberry puree and stir to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to an ice cream machine and process according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Transfer the ice cream to freezer safe container, cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
  • NOTE: Using Frozen Blueberries.
  • Make the sugar syrup by combining the water and the sugar in a saucepan, bringing to a boil over medium high heat, cooking until clear, about 1 minute. Put the frozen berries in a heatproof bowl and pour the syrup over them. Allow to cool and then transfer to the food processor and proceed with recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1767.1, Fat 89.1, SaturatedFat 54.9, Cholesterol 326.1, Sodium 100.9, Carbohydrate 250.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 229.7, Protein 7.1

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM PIE WITH NO ROLL PIE CRUST



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Make and share this Blueberries and Cream Pie With No Roll Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons milk
4 cups blueberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar, for whipped cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, for whipped cream

Steps:

  • Put first five ingredients in a 9 inch pie pan.
  • Mix with a fork until well blended and pat into the pan.
  • Push the pastry up the sides and form a nice edge with your thumb and finger.
  • Prick the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling of the pastry during baking.
  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Rinse berries and pick out any undesirable ones.
  • After the berries have drained pour onto a paper towel to dry somewhat and then pour them into the pastry shell.
  • In a small bowl combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt.
  • Stir in the milk and 1/2 cup whipping cream.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over the berries and bake for 45 minutes.
  • After about 30 minutes, check the pie.
  • If the edges are getting very brown, cover with strips of aluminum foil.
  • Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  • To make whipped cream, beat 1/2 cup very cold whipping cream until stiff.
  • Chill the bowl before whipping the cream to improve the results.
  • Add vanilla and 2 tbsp sugar.
  • Serve a dollop of whipped cream on each serving of pie.

THIN LEMON PANCAKES WITH SWEETENED SOUR CREAM AND BLUEBERRIES



Thin Lemon Pancakes with Sweetened Sour Cream and Blueberries image

Fold crepe-like lemon pancakes into triangles, and top them with sweet-and-tangy blueberries and cream.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup milk
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Puree the milk, flour, 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, the lemon zest, a large pinch of salt and the eggs in a blender.
  • Whisk the sour cream, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour half of the batter into the skillet and cook until set, without flipping, 2 to 4 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate. Make another pancake with the remaining butter and batter. Cut each pancake in half and set on a dessert plate.
  • Fold the pancake halves into triangles and dollop with the sweetened cream and top with the blueberries. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.
  • Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM CAKE



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Attention blueberry lovers, this blueberry cake recipe is for you! Do not let all the steps scare you. It's a bit time consuming but the end product is beautiful and oh so yummy! The cake isn't overly sweet - nice and delicate. The cream cheese frosting is rich and delicious. The blueberry glaze, though, sets this over the top!

Provided by Debbie Bankston

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 stick butter, room temperature
3/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c self-rising flour
2 eggs, room temp
1/2 c milk, slightly warmed
3 Tbsp sour cream, room temp
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 c fresh or frozen blueberries
1/8 c self-rising flour
FROSTING
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp butter softened
1 box powdered sugar (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
GLAZE
1 c blueberries, thawed if frozen
1/4 c orange juice
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp butter
1/8 c cold water
1 Tbsp corn starch, mixed well into the cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven. Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. I have not used the flour spray with this cake, as grease and flour were recommended to me for this type of cake. I took a scratch cake mix recipe and tweaked it for my own use.
  • 2. Place 1 cup fresh or fresh frozen blueberries in a bowl and, toss with 1/8 cup flour, set aside.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter well. Add sugar and cream until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sour cream and beat in well.
  • 4. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat each in well. Add the vanilla extract and mix in well.
  • 5. Add the flour and milk alternately, begin and end with flour.
  • 6. Fold in blueberries, just to incorporate into batter.
  • 7. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake approx 20 minutes, depending on pans used. Cake will be a light golden brown across the top and begin pulling from edge slightly... don't over bake. My blueberries tend to settle on the bottom when making a layer cake, so I immediately turn my layers onto wire cooling racks and remove pans... let cool before frosting.
  • 8. Beat the cream cheese well. Add the butter and beat in well. Begin beating in the powdered sugar about a cup at a time. When mixture gets too stiff, add milk about 1/2 tablespoon at a time. You may or may not use all the milk. You don't want your frosting too thin. Continue until all powdered sugar is mixed in well, add vanilla and mix in well.
  • 9. Once cake is cooled, carefully spread 1/2 the frosting over the bottom layer. Add top layer and spread remaining frosting over the top layer. I don't worry about completely frosting the sides, I just kinda run the spatula around the edges and smooth the top nicely.
  • 10. I begin by letting my blueberries soak in the juices and sugar. Put blueberries in juice mixture into a small boiler (I use a small non-stick boiler for this).
  • 11. Begin heating on medium heat, add the butter. Mix in well and bring mixture to a full rolling boil.
  • 12. Combine cornstarch and water in a separate bowl and mix well. Add the cornstarch mixture to the berries. Mix in well and quickly. Boil about another minute or so.
  • 13. Remove from heat. Mixture should thicken to a nice thick blueberry sauce with nice whole blueberries in it. You do not want to smash your berries up, so mix carefully.
  • 14. Let this mixture cool down. If it's too hot when you try to pour it over your cake, it will all run off. You want it to settle all over the top, with minimal run off the sides. I let mine cool at least 25 minutes until I could taste the sauce with a spoon and it not burn my mouth. Then carefully begin adding the blueberry glaze to the cake top. I used a tablespoon so I could completely get the top coated like I wanted, then I begin letting it run over the edges for a nice drizzled look.

VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH BLUEBERRIES AND SLICED STRAWBERRIES



Vanilla Ice Cream with Blueberries and Sliced Strawberries image

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pint strawberries, rinsed
1 pint blueberries, rinsed and picked over
2 quarts Vanilla Ice Cream (page 340)

Steps:

  • Hull and slice the strawberries. Put in a bowl and mix with the blueberries. Spoon over servings of ice cream.

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM FRAPPUCCINO



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This is a creamy frozen coffee drink tasting of fresh picked blueberries. It is perfect to cool you down on a warm summer day. You might want to share this with a friend or enjoy it all to yourself.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (I brew the coffee using 2x the suggested amount of coffee to water)
6 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/2 cup sugar-free vanilla ice cream
2 teaspoons sugar-free chocolate syrup
ice (I use 4 large cubes)
prepared whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender except whipped topping. Blend to desired consistency. Top with a dollop of prepared whipped cream and a few blueberries to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 48.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15.9, Protein 3.4

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM PIE



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This pie goes like water in my house. We have tried all different types fruit!

Provided by Jennifer Segreti

Categories     Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 c graham crackers, crushed
4 Tbsp butter, melted
1 pt blueberries
1/4 c water
1/4 c sugar
1 c heavy cream
1 pkg cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter until crumbly. Press mixture into your favorite pie dish, make sure to keep it even and cover the sides well. Bake for 10 minutes, and set aside to cool completely.
  • 2. To make the syrup, put the blueberries, sugar and water in a pot, and bring to a boil, turn down the heat slightly, and allow to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. (Nigella Lawson says "never stir a sugar syrup while its on the heat, that's how crystals form" So swirl the pot several times while its simmering to mix. Take it off the heat and allow to cool.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Set aside. In another bowl, or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together until smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in a few small batches. Spread the cream mixture in the cooled crust and allow to set in the fridge for a few hours to firm up. Slice and serve with blueberry syrup, pass out seconds, and thank me later.
  • 4. ** Variations: If you make a deep dish pie, you can use 2 blocks of cream cheese for a denser pie, or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream for a lighter pie. Instead of blueberry syrup, add fresh strawberries or peaches to the top!**

BLUEBERRIES-AND-CREAM SLAB PIE



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Nothing bakes up better than a wild blueberry. While fresh wild berries are only available during a short seasonal window, frozen berries are easy to find year-round. They don't even need to be thawed before using. This generous slab pie combines wild blueberries and a decadent cream cheese filling in one big, all-butter pastry crust. The result is a pie that showcases one of my favorite fruits in an easy-to-share package.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups (13 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
18 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
4 cups wild blueberries, frozen or fresh
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch kosher salt
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg yolk
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • For the pastry: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you have something that resembles coarse meal with a few larger pea-sized pieces of butter. Add 6 tablespoons ice water and stir with a fork. If you can squeeze the mixture together in your hands, you have added enough water; if not, add a little more. The dough will look shaggy. Knead the dough with your hands a couple times in the bowl to get it to start to come together. Tip the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Use the edges of the plastic wrap to help gather the dough and form it into a flat rectangle. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • For the fillings: In a large saucepan, combine the blueberries, 1/2 cup of the sugar, 3 tablespoons of the cornstarch and the salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have released some juice and the sauce is thick, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water.
  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 12 by 14 inches. Trim the ragged edges. (Pop the dough in the fridge to chill if it has gotten too soft.) Spread the cream cheese filling on the right half of the dough rectangle, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border around the edges. Top with the cooled blueberry filling. Brush the border with the egg wash. Use the parchment to lift the left half of the dough over the filling. Use a fork to seal the edges. Using the parchment, transfer the pie to a baking sheet. Brush the top with more egg wash and sprinkle with the sanding sugar if using. Use a small paring knife to cut a few small slits in the top to vent the pie. Bake until golden brown and set, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool before slicing.

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM PIE



BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM PIE image

Categories     Berry     Dessert     Bake     Spring

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 unbaked pastry shell, or use no roll pie crust recipe
4 cups blueberries (2 pints)
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rinse berries and pick out any undesirable ones. After the berries have drained and are somewhat dry pour them into the pastry shell. In a small bowl combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the milk and 1/2 cup of the whipping cream, whisk until smooth. Pour over the berries and bake for 45 minutes. After about 30 minutes, you may want to cover the edges of the crust with foil if the pastry looks like it's getting too dark. Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Optional topping: Beat 1/2 cup of very cold whipping cream with 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract to top the pie before serving.

BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM



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Categories     Berry     Dessert     Freeze/Chill

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the fresh blueberries, water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes to steep. Transfer the blueberry mixture to a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Add the cream and lemon juice to the blueberry puree and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, before serving. Makes about 1 quart.

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