This refreshing dessert combines the tangy sweetness of lemon with the burst of flavor from fresh blueberries. It’s a perfect summer treat!
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Graham Cracker Crumbs | 1 1/2 cups |
Sugar | 1/4 cup |
Unsalted Butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
Fresh Blueberries | 1 cup |
Sugar | 1/4 cup |
Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon |
Water | 1/4 cup |
Sweetened Condensed Milk | 1 cup |
Lemon Juice | 1/2 cup |
Lemon Zest | 1 tablespoon |
Egg Yolks | 3 |
Heavy Whipping Cream | 1 cup |
Powdered Sugar | 2 tablespoons |
Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Blueberry Filling:
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries burst, about 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Lemon Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Spread the cooled blueberry mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the blueberry layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the lemon layer is set.
- Let cool completely to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Serve:
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled lemon layer.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
- For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.
- You can use frozen blueberries, but thaw them completely before using.
- If you don’t have a pie pan, you can use a springform pan or a round baking dish.
I hope you enjoy this delicious Lemon Blueberry Delight!