Easy Blueberry Pie Recipe | National Blueberry Pie Day

 

Happy National Blueberry Pie Day!!

If you love blueberries as much as I do, this day is a great day to indulge in something that taste great and comes with health benefits. This is the perfect kind of pie not to feel guilty about eating, because it is filled with a superfood that aids in mood swings, fighting cancer, burning fat, and reducing risk of heart attacks.

So, pull up a fork and enjoy a big slice of Blueberry Pie. It is time to celebrate!!

For National Blueberry Pie Day, I shared two recipes on Fox 45 Baltimore and here are the recipes two recipes with a slightly healthier spin on them:

 

The Easy Blueberry Pie Recipe

This is my take on the classic Blueberry Pie with only 7 ingredients! Full of flavor that will have everyone think you took all day in the kitchen to make it.

Ingredients:

• 1 Wholly Wholesome Pie Crust

• 2 1/2 Pints of Fresh Blueberries

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons milk or cream

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. Turn on oven. Bake for 375 Degrees
2. Whisk lemon juice and milk, slowly sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of flour, until smooth. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Add blueberries, and stir to coat. Let sit for about 5 minutes until it is set. Pour into crust.
3. Place pie in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes

 

The Blueberry Delight Recipe

This is a Wholly Wholesome Recipe that will give you a fresh approach to the pie we love! The Blueberry Delight Pie is a spin on the classic that has a cream taste with less bake time.

Ingredients

• 1 Wholly Wholesome Traditional Organic Pie Shell

• 3 cups fresh blueberries

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar

• 8 oz. cream cheese

• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven according to your recipe.
2. Remove pie shell from freezer, allow to thaw.
3. Combine blueberries, sugar and 1/2 cup yogurt in your food processor and process until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining 1 cup of yogurt, powdered sugar and vanilla and use an electric mixer to combine until smooth.
5. Add the blueberry mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium to combine.
6. In a separate bowl, add heavy cream and use your mixer to beat it until it turns into whipped cream.
7. Fold the whipped cream into the blueberry mixture and carefully combine.
8. Pour the blueberry pie filling into crust.
9. Freeze the pie until solid, about 3-4 hours. Enjoy!.