Broiled Blueberry "Pie" With Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

1. For the Blueberry Topping: In a medium bowl, combine blueberries with lime juice, zest, and brown sugar. Stir well. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, for the Crust: In a food processor, pulse graham crackers to a coarse sand texture. Add brown sugar and pulse a few more times to mix.

3. Turn on your broiler and position top rack 4 to 6 inches from broiler element. Add butter to an 8-inch cast iron skillet and broil until melted and slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Pour melted butter into the food processor work bowl with the graham crackers, add a pinch of salt, and pulse together until mixture resembles a sandy crumb. Add 1 tablespoon (15ml) water and pulse again. Pour mixture into cast iron skillet and pack down firmly with a rubber spatula.

4. Broil until crust is set and lightly browned but not burnt, 1 to 2 minutes. Keep an eye on it, as it may burn quickly depending on the strength of your broiler. (A few dark spots are okay; you’ll cover them up with the cream cheese.)

5. To Finish: Distribute cubed cream cheese evenly over crust, return to broiler, and cook until cheese softens slightly, about 30 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute to warm through, then gently spread cream cheese over the crust to cover it in an even layer.

6. Scrape blueberry topping into an even layer on the cream cheese, lightly pressing berries into the cream cheese layer without breaking them. Broil until berries just begin to burst and juices bubble, about 4 minutes. Let pie rest on the counter for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, before serving.

7. Serve, topping with whipped cream if desired.

Special Equipment

Food processor, 8-inch cast iron skillet

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• The Broiling Days of Summer: Make This Easy Blueberry "Pie" in Your Cast Iron Skillet