Creamy Sour Cream and Blueberry Delight: A Refreshing Twist on Traditional Pie

Dive into a delightful experience with this Creamy Sour Cream and Blueberry Pie, which takes the concept of “ice cream in dough” to a new level. This dessert features a soft, tangy base enriched with sour cream and cottage cheese, filled with a lusciously smooth blueberry cream. It’s a must-try for those who enjoy a twist on classic flavors.

Why You’ll Love This: This pie offers an innovative blend of textures and flavors, combining the creamy tanginess of sour cream with the sweet, bursting notes of blueberries. The unique preparation method, which involves refrigerating the pie to set, results in a cool, refreshing treat that’s perfect for a relaxing dessert.

Perfect Occasion: Perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or as a festive treat during berry season, this pie shines when served at occasions that call for something a bit out of the ordinary. It’s also a splendid choice for dessert after a light meal, providing a satisfying but not overly heavy finale.

Decoration Tips: Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprinkling of powdered sugar to enhance its visual appeal. A dollop of whipped cream on each slice can add an extra layer of luxury, making each serving even more enticing.

• Dough Ingredients:
  • 100g cottage cheese
  • 30g sour cream
  • 100g flour (half rice, half all-purpose)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener (or 1 tablespoon sugar)
• Filling Ingredients:
  • 100g blueberries (or other berries)
  • 400g sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 35g cornstarch
  • A dash of vanilla extract
  • 5 teaspoons sweetener (or 5 tablespoons sugar)
• Preparation:
  1. Mix cottage cheese, egg, sweetener, and sour cream. Sift in the flour and baking powder, blending until smooth.
  2. Press the dough into an oiled 18cm pie form, creating a base and sides about 3-4 cm high.
  3. Blend the blueberries to make a sauce.
  4. For the filling, mix sour cream, egg, sweetener, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Stir in the blueberry sauce.
  5. Pour the filling into the dough base. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35 minutes.
  6. Cool the pie thoroughly before serving.

Enjoy this creamy, dreamy creation that combines the joy of pie and the cool comfort of a chilled dessert!