Dreamy Blueberry Pie

from Family Circle

Dreamy Blueberry Pie
Servings: 8 Prep 20 mins Chill 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups pretzel crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 pint blueberries (about 1-1/4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 4 ounces fat-free or light cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Make It

1. Knead together crumbs and butter in plastic food-storage bag. Press over bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate. Chill in refrigerator.

2. Bring the water to boiling in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Sprinkle gelatin over top. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. Stir to dissolve.

3. Reserve 16 berries; transfer rest to processor. Process until coarsely chopped. Add sugar and cream cheese; blend. Transfer to large bowl.

4. Beat cream and confectioners sugar in medium-size bowl until soft peaks form. Set aside 1/3 cup whipped cream; fold remainder into blueberry mixture. Stir in gelatin mixture. Spread in pretzel shell.

5. Dollop or pipe reserved whipped cream on top. Garnish with reserved blueberries. Chill 1 hour. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 323, Fat, total (g): 21, chol. (mg): 67, sat. fat (g): 12, carb. (g): 31, fiber (g): 1, pro. (g): 6, sodium (mg): 465, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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