Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie {& Sneak-Peek at My New 'Kitchen Playground'}

Love fresh blueberries, frozen treats, and the ease of make-ahead desserts?  Then look no further than this Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie!  With its beautifully swirled fresh blueberries, it may just be your perfect dessert.
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It feels like it has taken forever, but we finally closed on our new house the end of last week.  Yay!!

And along with sharing this delicious Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie today, I'm going to give you a little sneak-peek into my new kitchen ... or, my new 'Kitchen Playground' as I like to say around here.

Now keep in mind it hasn't been Tracey-ized yet, okay?

Are you ready?
Here it is!

It's a really nice-sized kitchen, with a great view out to the trees in a private back yard.  And it has lots of potential.  But it definitely needs some changes ... 

This kitchen is just screaming for an island, don't you think?  Oh, how I can't wait  to put in a beautiful island!  

And the wallpaper will most definitely be coming down.  And all the hardware will be changed from white to ... well, I'm not sure what I'll change it to yet.  Will be changing the navy blue tile backsplash.  And I might change the floor.

So, see, it will be getting a face lift to Tracey-ize it.

Well, it will be getting more like a complete makeover, now that I think about it.

Because I'm also going to change all the counter tops, too.  Because they're blue.  

Like really, really, really blue.  Like electric blue.

And blue's just not my thing.

Not unless it's blueberries, that is.  Like in this totally yummy Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie!  

Blueberries  I love! {Did you see how I did that little segue, there?}

Yes, I like the blue in this blueberry pie much more than I like blue in my kitchen decor.

And I love how the method of creating this pie's filling creates a blueberry swirl effect, rather than a solid-colored pie.

To create that swirled effect, you make a thickened blueberry mixture ... kind of like a blueberry jam ... and then fold it into a whipped cream and cream cheese filling.

I love how the method of creating this pie's filling creates a blueberry swirl effect, rather than a solid-colored pie.

I think I folded in my blueberry mixture just a little bit too much with this particular pie, because my swirls aren't quite as prominent as I'd like them to be.

But, it's still pretty, just the same!

I also love that this pie is served frozen.  Which makes it a super convenient make-ahead dessert.

Just whip it up a couple ... or even several ... days before it's needed, and it keeps beautifully in the freezer.

I also love that this pie is served frozen.  Which makes it a super convenient make-ahead dessert. 

Take it out about 20 minutes before you'd like to serve dessert, and you're good to go with a beautiful frozen blueberry treat.  In that 20 minutes, it will thaw just enough to be a perfect serving consistency.

And now ... I'm off to dream about Tracey-izing my new 'Kitchen Playground.'  Perhaps while enjoying a big old slice of this yummy pie.

Check out these other super-tasty pie recipes:

• Chocolate Crack Pie
• Banana Pudding Pie
• No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
• No-Bake Hershey's Chocolate Bar Pie
• No-Bake Snicker Pie
• Easy Chocolate Mousse Pie
• Coconut Cream Pie
• Frozen Coconut Caramel Pie
• Grandma's Coconut Pie
• More dessert recipes

Thank you for stopping by The Kitchen is My Playground.  We'd love to have you back soon!

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Desserts

American

Yield: 8 servings

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie

Love fresh blueberries, frozen treats, and the ease of make-ahead desserts? Then look no further than this Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie! With its beautifully swirled fresh blueberries, it may just be your perfect dessert.

prep time: 1 H & 20 Mcook time: 15 Mtotal time: 1 H & 35 M

ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 3 T. granulated sugar
• 6 T. butter, melted

For the blueberry swirl mixture:

• 1 c. fresh blueberries
• 1/4 c. water
• 3 T. granulated sugar
• 1 T. light corn syrup
• 3/4 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest

For the filling:

• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

instructions:

How to cook Frozen Blueberry Cream Pie

Prepare the crust:

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a large bowl. Add melted butter and stir with a fork until crumbs are moistened. 
2. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the crumb mixture in firmly.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. 
4. Let cool completely.

Prepare blueberry swirl mixture:

1. Stir together blueberries, granulated sugar, water, corn syrup, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until berries burst and mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
4. Transfer blueberry mixture to a bowl and let cool 10 minutes. 
5. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.

Prepare filling:

1. Place cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and vanilla; beat at high speed until medium-to-stiff peaks form.
2. Gently fold in blueberry swirl mixture {DO NOT STIR! ~ you want it to stay a swirl, which folding will create. If you stir, you'll have a solid-colored purplish pie.} 
3. Spoon into crust, spreading filling to the edges.
4. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze until firm. 
5. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes prior to serving.

https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2014/08/frozen-blueberry-cream-pie-sneak-peek.html

Adapted from Taste of the South magazine May/June 2014

Created using The Recipes Generator

Please enjoy these other scrumptious pies from The Kitchen is My Playground ...

Chocolate Crack Pie

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Twix Cheesecake Pie

No-Bake Snicker Bar Pie

Grandma's Coconut Pie

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