Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie

Name: Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie

• Active Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
• 1/2 cup sugar

You will also need:

• oven, small bowl, large saucepan

Preparation:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and 1 tsp lemon juice until smooth. Spread over the bottom of pastry shell.
• In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water and remaining 1 tble lemon juice until smooth. Mash 2 cups blueberries and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes.
• Stir in sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining blueberries. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Refrigerate leftovers.