Huckleberry Cream Pie
This delicious Huckleberry Cream Pie brings together the sweet and tangy flavor of huckleberries with a rich, creamy filling, all encased in a buttery pie crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or family dinners, this delightful dessert will be a hit with everyone.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie dish
- multiple mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 saucepan
- 1 electric mixer (optional)
- 1 plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups huckleberries Fresh or frozen, thawed and drained if frozen.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Divided into ½ cup for huckleberry mixture and remaining for whipped cream.
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using fresh huckleberries, rinse and drain them. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid.
- In a medium saucepan, combine huckleberries, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the mixture starts to thicken and bubble, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream, the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whip until soft peaks form.
- Once the huckleberry mixture is cool, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the huckleberry mixture until combined, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Spoon the combined huckleberry and whipped cream mixture into the pre-made pie crust. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top of the pie for decoration.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
If huckleberries are unavailable, blueberries can be used as a substitute.
You can garnish the pie with additional huckleberries or a sprig of mint for a decorative touch.
The pie can be made a day in advance, storage in the refrigerator allows the flavors to deepen.