Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie

Blueberry lovers are sure to enjoy this mouthwatering deep-dish pie

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
•  1/2 cup sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and 1 tsp lemon juice until smooth. Spread over the bottom of pastry shell.

In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water and remaining 1 tble lemon juice until smooth. Mash 2 cups blueberries and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes.

Stir in sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining blueberries. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Refrigerate leftovers. 

Yield: 8 servings.