Fresh Blueberry Pie

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What could be more perfect on a hot day than a fresh blueberry pie that’s chilled instead of baked? I can’t think of a thing! Loaded to the top with sweet, plump blueberries, this Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe is oh so tasty and simple to make.

blueberry pie with graham cracker crust on a white plate topped with whipped cream

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❤️ Why you’re going to love this!
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
How To Make Fresh Blueberry Pie
Chef’s Tips and Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving Suggestions
Storing
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In my book, fresh blueberries mean it's time to make some scrumptious pie.

Whether you go to the U-PICK and harvest a bunch of nice fat blueberries yourself, get them at the farmer’s market, or score some while grocery shopping, you’ll be set to make this simple pie recipe.

When you pile lots of fresh blueberry pie filling into a buttery, graham cracker crust, you create an irresistible flavor combo that really sets this pie apart.

And once it’s topped with a big dollop of zesty lemon whipped cream, the entire dish becomes extraordinary!

Your favorite people will go nuts for how amazing this easy blueberry pie tastes. Believe me. They’ll want seconds, so be sure to make plenty.

❤️ Why you’re going to love this!

It’s a perfect chilled dessert for summer.
Super easy to shop for and make
A gorgeous dish to plate and serve
Bursting with sweet, juicy blueberry goodness.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

ingredients for blueberry pie: blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, salt, butter, graham crackers

Graham Cracker Crumbs- Graham cracker crumbs are the main ingredient in the crust for this pie. I really like how rich and cookie-like this homemade crust tastes. If you’re short on time or don’t own a pie pan, a ready-made crust will do.

Fresh blueberries- Sweet, ripe blueberries are what this pie is all about. If for some reason you’re not finding wonderful enough blueberries, feel free to experiment with other kinds of berries, like raspberries or blackberries. But then, of course, you’ll need to rename your pie.

Cornstarch- Cornstarch matters. Its presence creates the clear, glossy thickening component that holds your blueberry pie filling together. If you’d rather use a healthier, gluten-free ingredient, you can thicken with arrowroot powder. It too will give you a nice glossy result.

Heavy Cream- You need heavy cream or heavy whipping cream for your lemon whipped cream topping. Half and half won’t work. If dairy isn’t your thing, it’s fine to make a yummy whipped topping from coconut cream.

How To Make Fresh Blueberry Pie

STEP 1 | MAKE THE CRUST

First, you’ll need to make graham cracker crumbs.

Break up your crackers, into the bowl of your food processor.
With the S blade, pulse away until you have crumbs. Gotta love tools that make things faster and easier!
Next, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl.
Mix well, and press into a pie plate. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Cool completely.

4 picture collage with instructions for making a graham cracker crust

Mix well, and press into a pie plate. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Cool completely.

graham cracker crumb crust being pressed into a pie plate

baked graham cracker crust in a pie plate

STEP 2 | START YOUR FILLING

Mix the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water and set aside.
Place water, sugar, and salt into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Add the cornstarch slurry, and then return to heat.

4 picture collage with steps to make blueberry pie filling

Bring to a boil until thick and glossy. Stir in a tablespoon of butter, and cool completely

blueberry pie filling in a sauce pan showing the thick and glossy texture

STEP 3 | ADD THE BLUEBERRIES

When the mixture is totally cooled, gently fold in 3 cups of the fresh blueberries.
Pour it all into the pie crust.
Layer the top with the remaining berries, and chill until set (about 3 hours).

graham cracker crust with blueberry pie filling, without the finished fresh blueberries

STEP 4 | WHIP THE TOPPING

Combine heavy whipping cream, sugar lemon zest, and lemon juice in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Beat on high with the wire whip attachment, until soft peaks form. A hand mixer or any other brand of stand mixer will do a great job too.

heavy cream, lemon juice and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer

stand mixer wire whip with whipped cream on it.

STEP 5 | SERVE AND ENJOY

Slice and serve chilled with your luscious lemon whipped cream on top. My oh my! It's blueberry pie!

completed fresh blueberry pie next to plates and pie server

Chef’s Tips and Variations

Dry your blueberries- Before you begin making your crust, wash your blueberries, spread them out on a clean kitchen towel, and pat them dry with another towel. Let them continue to air dry as you make the crust and the cornstarch mixture. Extra moisture can loosen the consistency of your pie filling, so this step is important.
Easy does it graham cracker crumbs- If you don't own a food processor, toss the graham crackers into a Ziploc bag, seal it up (releasing as much air as possible) and with a rolling pin, gently pound and roll over them until you have crumbs.
Chill your bowl- Creating whipped cream out of cream will happen faster if the bowl of your stand mixer and the wire whip beater are cold. Put them both in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes before you need them. This tip goes, no matter what type of mixer you’re using.
Cool really means cool- When the recipe says to cool something completely, that means that you should wait until that component isn’t even a little bit warm. This makes a difference when you want your pie filling to set up perfectly.

two slices of blueberry pie plated next to whole pie

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen blueberries for this recipe?

Though frozen blueberries work great in baked pies, I don’t recommend them for this fresh blueberry pie recipe. Once frozen berries thaw, they can be mushy and put off a lot of juices that interfere with texture and the ability of the filling to set up.

Would it work okay if I mix in some other fresh berries, like strawberries?

I love this idea! Since blueberries, strawberries, and lots of other berries are all ready around the same time, mixing things up would be fabulous and no doubt, taste incredible! It should work just fine.

What if I want to make little individual pies with this recipe?

Cute! Totally doable. Just split your 3 main components into smaller proportions and assemble as you like. This is a handy and fun way to serve fresh blueberry pie at a larger gathering or picnic, where cutting up a pie could be tricky or messy.

Serving Suggestions

This cool, perfect-for-summer pie makes an ideal dessert to finish off a tasty meal! Here are some main courses that would be a fantastic addition to this dessert.

Storing

If by chance, any of this scrumptious berry pie is leftover, you’ll want to cover it or place it in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

It should keep okay for 3-4 days. Someone will probably gobble it up before that much time passes anyway. Sorry, this is not a pie that freezes well. Keep it cold, but not frozen.

Store the lemon whipped cream separately in its own airtight container in the fridge. It’s easy to dollop some on when you cut a slice.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on August 10, 2015, but was updated with some new photos, step-by-step instructions, and updated notes and tips in September of 2021.