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homemade blueberry pie with ricotta and shtreyzel

Homemade Blueberry Pie With Ricotta and Shtreyzel

This homemade blueberry pie with ricotta and shtreyzel is a delightful dessert that beautifully blends the sweet tanginess of blueberries with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese, all encased in a crumbly shtreyzel crust. Perfect for any occasion, it's a true crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pastry cutter or food processor
  • Aluminum foil
  • Baking beans or pie weights

Ingredients
  

For the Shtreyzel Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons ice water

For the Blueberry Filling:

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

Instructions
 

For the Shtreyzel Crust:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or pulse in a food processor until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and ice water. Drizzle this mixture over the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough comes together.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Carefully transfer it to the pie dish and trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.

For the Blueberry Filling:

  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the fresh blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the berries are coated.
  • Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
  • Pour the blueberry mixture on top of the ricotta.

To Assemble and Bake:

  • Place a sheet of aluminum foil over the pie crust, and fill it with baking beans or pie weights. This prevents the crust from puffing up during baking.
  • Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25 minutes with the foil and weights, then remove them and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the filling to set.

Notes

Tips:
  • For an extra decorative touch, you can weave strips of pie dough into a lattice pattern on top of the blueberry filling.
  • Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
 
Nutrition (per serving):
  • Calories: 385
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 25g
Keyword blueberr, pie