Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pie with Red Sugar Crust
A festive pie featuring a rich cream cheese filling layered with fresh blueberries and topped with a red sugar-crusted golden crust, perfect for patriotic celebrations. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 90 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold, diced unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold, diced unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3-4 tbsp ice water
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp red sanding sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. To make the crust, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold diced unsalted butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 3-4 tbsp ice water, stirring until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: While dough chills, prepare filling by beating 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Roll chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, trimming excess edges.
- Step 4: Pour cream cheese filling evenly into the crust, then sprinkle 2 cups fresh blueberries evenly on top.
- Step 5: Fold edges of dough slightly over filling and sprinkle 2 tbsp red sanding sugar over the exposed crust edges for a sparkling red crust.
- Step 6: Bake pie for 40-45 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is set. Let cool completely before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pie with Red Sugar Crust take to make?
Total time is about 90 minutes (45 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pie with Red Sugar Crust?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pie with Red Sugar Crust?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pie with Red Sugar Crust for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Blueberry and Cream Cheese Pie with Red Sugar Crust?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
