Blueberry Amaretto Pie

Creamy Blueberry Amaretto Pie - The amaretto adds a level of complexity to the filling, which is almost like blueberry cheesecake in flavour!

Originally Posted August 22, 2011. Updated 1/22/2021

Today is the 3rd "monthiversary" of the North Minneapolis Tornado.

I don't know why this one is harder to deal with than the past two, but I've been really down and sort of morbid today.

I actually looked at my tweets from the day of the tornado - the first time since tweeting them.

If that wasn't bad enough, I actually called up the alarm company and asked about getting the audio of the calls they made to us that day, which they'll be emailing to me within 48 hours.

I was on the phone with them as we drove into the area, and started seeing the damage. I'm sure it was nothing but a bunch of incoherent screaming ... but curiosity has taken over.

I've just been in a really weird place all day, my apologies if you've been putting up with my tornado nonsense on Twitter and Facebook (and now here!) today!

So, trying to brighten the day a little, I'd like to share a new recipe: Creamy blueberry amaretto pie.

Creamy Blueberry Amaretto Pie

This is the recipe that I worked out in a dream, as mentioned in my recipe for Southern Comfort Peach Pie.

Lucid dreaming comes in handy sometimes! I tend to do a lot of problem solving and creative prep work while fast asleep.

This isn't a traditional blueberry pie for two reasons:

- The introduction of amaretto adds a new level of complexity to the filling.

- The addition of cream cheese makes the filling almost a cross between a blueberry pie and a cheesecake.

The creaminess works well with the amaretto and blueberries, and this results in a well-structured pie that doesn't ooze all over the plate. (Once cooled, anyway!) It's delicious warm or cold, and is easy to make.

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Enjoy!

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Creamy Blueberry Amaretto Pie

This isn’t a traditional blueberry pie for two reasons : The introduction of amaretto adds a new level of complexity to the filling... and the addition of cream cheese makes the filling almost a cross between a blueberry pie and a cheesecake. The creaminess works well with the amaretto and blueberries, and this results in a well-structured pie that doesn’t ooze all over the plate. (Once cooled, anyway!) It’s delicious warm or cold, and is easy to make.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Cooling Time1 hour hr

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 People

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

pie pan

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Cornstarch
• ¼ cup Amaretto
• ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
• 4 cups Fresh Blueberries
• 1 brick Cream Cheese 8 oz, softened
• ¼ cup Amaretto
• 2 Large Eggs
• 2 Unbaked Pie Crusts Gluten free, if needed

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch and amaretto, whisking until smooth with no lumps. Add sugar, continuing to whisk until fully incorporated. Heat over medium-low heat until mixture begins to simmer. Add blueberries, tossing to coat well with the liquid. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
• Cream together cream cheese, amaretto, and eggs until well incorporated and smooth. Stir into blueberry mixture. Heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes just to a boil. Remove from heat, allow to cool to room temperature.
• Line a 9 inch pie plate with a pie crust (store bought, or see recipe HERE). Fill with berry mixture, top with a second crust, seal the edges. Cut a few holes in the top to vent the steam.
• Cut 2″ wide strips of foil, use to cover the edges of the pie crust to prevent burning.
• Bake for 25 minutes at 375°F (190°F). Remove foil, return pie to oven, and back for another 20-30 minutes, or until upper pie crust is golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg

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