1⅓cupvanilla cookie crumbsSee Notes for purchasing
2Tablespoonssugar
5Tablespoonsbuttermelted
½teaspoonvanilla extract
FOR THE CREAM FILLING
¼cupsugar
3TablespoonsflourGluten-free 1:1 baking blend works
pinchsalt
1cuphalf-&-half
3egg yolks
3Tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1Tablespoonpowdered sugar
FOR THE BLUEBERRY TOPPING
5cupsfresh blueberriesdivided
⅔cupsugar
1Tablespoonstarch(corn starch, potato starch ...)
Instructions
FOR THE CRUST
Combine all of the ingredients and press into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate.Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust just begins to brown. Cool completely.
FOR THE CREAM FILLING
In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in the half-&-half. Cook & stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Gradually whisk half of the mixture into the egg yolks to temper them, then return all of it to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted. Cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into the cooled crust; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Chill 30 minutes or until set.
FOR THE BLUEBERRY TOPPING
Crush 2 cups of the blueberries in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Press berries through a sieve. Set aside 1 cup of juice, adding water if needed to equal 1 cup. Discard pulp.
In a saucepan, combine sugar and starch. Gradually stir in blueberry juice and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool for 15 minutes. Gently stir in remaining berries.
Carefully spoon the blueberry topping over the cream filling.
Chill for 3 hours or until set. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Finding good gluten-free vanilla cookies is hard to do! The Homefree brand is not only gluten-free, but also organic and delicious!