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Hey again! It’s Liz from Love Grows Wild, and I’m back to share another amazing recipe with you! Last time I was here, I shared a delicious Mexican dinner idea, but today I’m going to switch it up and go for something even better… Dessert! These Blueberries and Cream Hand Pies are incredibly yummy and perfect for traveling! Bake them ahead of time to pack for parties and picnics or enjoy them warm and fresh out of the oven. Either way you will love the fresh blueberry flavor packed into these little pies!
When I think of Summertime desserts, my mind immediately goes to fruit pies. We always have an abundance of fruit during these months, and baking them into pies is the perfect way to make use of them! This recipe calls for frozen blueberries, so I always make sure to freeze plenty of them when they’re in peak season so I can enjoy blueberry pies all year long. But if you don’t have some already in your freezer, no worries! I can always find frozen berries at the grocery store too.
These pies are filled with not only blueberries, but a delicious lemony cream cheese filling too! It adds the perfect balance to the sweet tartness of the blueberries and makes the pies totally irresistible! With this recipe you will have plenty of blueberries and cream cheese left over, so you may want to grab a second package of pie crust to make more pies. Trust me, you won’t want to waste all those yummy ingredients!
Take a look at those juicy berries bursting out of the pie tops!
Feel free to use your own favorite pie crust recipe, but I like to save time by using store-bought crust whenever I can. You can bake these pies ahead of time, and they are perfect to take along to picnics and parties. No plates or silverware needed!
You just can’t beat delicious blueberries and lemony cream cheese all wrapped in a flaky pie crust… One bite and you will be hooked!
I’ll see you again here in a few weeks, but until then I hope you’ll visit me at Love Grows Wild and check out my latest projects and recipes!
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Blueberries and Cream Hand Pies
These Blueberries and Cream Hand Pies are incredibly yummy and perfect for traveling!
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crust, 2 crusts
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer whisk together the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon zest, and egg until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and flour, and set aside.
- Place one pie crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment and cut into quarters like a pizza.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each quarter. Then spoon 2 tablespoons of the blueberry mixture on top. Brush the edges with heavy cream and fold the crust over to create triangles.
- Crimp the edges of the pies to seal. Brush the tops of the pies with more heavy cream and sprinkle with ½ tablespoon of sugar. Repeat with the second pie crust and fillings.
- Cut a small vent in the top of each pie with a sharp knife and bake until golden, 20 -25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets in the oven halfway through.
- Let the pies cool completely on wire racks before serving.
Notes
You'll have more blueberries and cream cheese than you need for this recipe, so you may want to grab a second package of pie crusts to make more pies. You could probably get another 8 servings out of it!
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 491IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Do I make this recipe with the berries frozen or do I thaw first?
It is best if the berries are frozen.
Is 456kcal for 8 pies or 1 pie?
Each pie is 456kcal. There are 8 pies total that it automatically divides the amount by.
Can you use fresh berries?
Yes, of course! They will be more tender so when stirring the coloring will change to the purple/blue color. Enjoy!
Thanks for the recipe!! Soooooooo, I used four pie crusts and made 8 hand pies all of which are currently in the oven. I used fresh blueberries so this could be the source of my issue but it seems like it wouldn’t have fit at all in a folded over quarter. I am anxiously awaiting how they turn out but would definitely say this recipe is not meant for fresh fruit. Wish me luck. ??
how’d it work with fresh?
It will. It may stain the color a purple/blueish color since it is fresh and a little more watery.
So beautiful, Alyssa! Pinned! I love baking with blueberries and have been on quite a streak myself. Love your pies!
Averie thanks for the comment! I am almost star struck because I absolutely adore your blog!! You are amazing!! 🙂
these look super yummy – i think my hubby would love love love them!!
Hi Alyssa! The recipe looks delicious! I can hardly wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!
yummy!
Thanks for sharing! Looks yummy!
Do you wash the berries before mixing them with the other ingredients? I know that blueberries are frozen without being washed, but did not know what the extra moisture might do to this recipe. Sounds delicious, though!
No need to wash the berries. 🙂