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Blueberry Cream Pie Shooters

A creamy blueberry filling layered on a delicious graham cracker base creates scrumptious Blueberry Cream Pie Shooters. Blueberry Cream Pie Shooters pictured with Key Lime Pie Shooters and Coconut Cream Pie Shooters. Author: Tea Time Magazine May/June 2020.
Prep Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 12 servings
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
  • 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • ¾ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Garnish: fresh blueberries and mint

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • Add melted butter, stirring well. Divide crumb mixture among 12 dessert glasses.
  • Using a spoon, press crumb mixture into bottom of glasses. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • In a small saucepan, stir together blueberries, ¼ cup water, remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken and berries begin to burst, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon zest, stirring well.
  • Transfer mixture to a small bowl, and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Loosely cover and refrigerate until chilled, approximately 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar with a mixer at medium speed until smooth, approximately 1 minute.
  • Add cream and vanilla extract, and slowly increase mixer speed to high, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in blueberry mixture (do not stir).
  • Divide filling among prepared dessert glasses.
  • Loosely cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint, if desired.

Notes

Source: https://teatimemagazine.com/blueberry-cream-pie-shooters-recipe/