Description
Blueberry Custard Delight brings French pastry elegance to summer desserts with silky custard and fresh blueberries. Creamy layers meld together, offering a luxurious experience that transports palates to sophisticated patisserie moments you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 nine-inch pie crust, unbaked
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 dash cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 400°F (204°C) to ensure proper baking temperature.
- Gently pierce the pie crust with a fork across its entire surface to prevent bubbling during baking.
- Cover the crust with parchment paper and fill with uncooked rice or ceramic pie weights to maintain the crust’s shape.
- Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the parchment and weights, allowing it to cool to room temperature.
- Arrange fresh blueberries in an even, single layer across the cooled pie crust, creating a vibrant fruit base.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Slowly incorporate evaporated milk into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Add whole eggs, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking thoroughly until ingredients are fully integrated and the custard is silky.
- Gently pour the prepared custard over the blueberries, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Initially bake at 425°F (218°C) for 15 minutes to set the initial structure of the custard.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 35 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the blueberry custard pie to cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep the pie crust carefully to prevent soggy bottoms, ensuring a crisp and flaky foundation for your delightful dessert.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, but if using frozen, do not thaw them to maintain their shape and prevent excess moisture.
- Whisk the custard mixture gradually to create a silky smooth texture without lumps, guaranteeing a creamy and elegant filling.
- The two-temperature baking method helps achieve a perfectly set custard with a golden, slightly puffy top that looks professionally baked.
- Let the pie cool completely to allow the custard to set properly, which helps slice clean, beautiful pieces with defined edges.
- Store leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covering loosely with foil to preserve its delicate texture and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg