Taste of Home
Huckleberry Cheese Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 10 servings.
To us Idahoans, huckleberries are a treasure. My family enjoys this recipe a lot, and I serve it as a special treat when we have guests. —Pat Kuper, McCall, Idaho
Ingredients
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BUTTER CRUNCH CRUST:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
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1/2 cup cold butter
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CHEESE FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped cream or 1 cup whipped topping
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FRUIT TOPPING:
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1/2 cup sugar
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4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Dash salt
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1/2 cup water
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2 cups fresh huckleberries or blueberries, divided
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1-1/2 teaspoons butter
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Additional whipped cream, optional
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and nuts. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread on baking sheet; bake at 400° for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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2.
Remove from oven. While mixture is still hot, press into a 9-in. pie plate, forming a pie shell. Cool completely.
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3.
For cheese filling, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; gently fold in whipped cream. Pour or spoon filling into cooled crust; refrigerate.
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4.
For topping, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Stir in water until smooth; add 1 cup berries. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add butter and remaining berries. Cool; pour over cheese filling. Top with additional whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 379 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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