Creamy Blueberry Custard Pie

"Creamy Blueberry Custard Pie" is a twist on the classic blueberry pie with a creamy custard filling and topped with a crunchy streusel. This pie is easy to make and great for any occasion and can be served warm or cold.

by: A. Hilton

Ingredients

1 pie crust

3 cups blueberries

Custard Filling

1 c granulated sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1⁄2 cup sour cream

Streusel Topping

1⁄2 cup white sugar
1⁄2 cup flour
1⁄4 cup cold butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350̊

Place pie crust in pie plate, and arrange blueberries into crust.

Combine all custard ingredients together.

Pour custard mix over blueberries.

Combine sugar and flour for streusel topping.

Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

Do not over mix!

Sprinkle streusel topping over entire pie.

Bake on middle oven rack for 50 to 55 minutes, or until lightly browned and filling is just set.

Cool for 30 minutes on counter before serving.

Grilled Pineapple Avocado Blueberry Salad

"Grilled Pineapple Avocado Blueberry Salad" is perfect for any season. Add some nuts and/or chicken and you have a delicious entree.

Ingredients

1/2 small pineapple; peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 Tablespoon lime or lemon juice

1 Tablespoon orange zest

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cup olive oil

1 (10 oz.) package of mixed greens

1 large ripe avocado; diced

1 pint fresh ripe blueberries; rinsed

1 small red onion; peeled and sliced thinly

Directions

Once the grill is ready, grill the fresh pineapple until lightly caramelized and they are showing the grill mark.

Dice the pineapple

Combine juices and zest in a bowl.

Vigorously whisk. 

Adding slowly adding the olive oil until all the ingredients are combined. 

Set a small amount of the mixture.

Pour in into the sides greens and toss the salad until it is coated with the mixture.

Divide green evenly into salad bowls.

Using the same bowl add blueberries, avocado, onions, and the reminder of the mixture and toss until completely  coated with the mixture.

Divide green evenly into salad bowls.

Serve immediately.