Description
Star-Studded Blueberry Pie is a delightful twist on the classic dessert that combines a flaky, buttery crust with sweet, juicy blueberries. This visually stunning pie features charming star cutouts that give it a festive flair, making it perfect for summer gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. The recipe is straightforward, ensuring even novice bakers can create this delicious treat with fresh or frozen blueberries. Each slice bursts with berry flavor and is an excellent way to showcase seasonal fruits. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by rolling half of the dough into a circle and placing it in a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the filling by mixing blueberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Pour filling into the chilled crust, dot with butter. Bake at lower rack for 20 minutes at 400°F (then reduce heat to 350°F) for another 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Roll out remaining dough and cut into stars; bake until golden brown.
- Once cooled, arrange star cutouts on top of the pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg