Blueberry Jam and Custard Pie
- 1 blind-baked 10-inch basic pie crust shell
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 10 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
- 8 sprigs fresh mint
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the jam over medium-low heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water and stir to dissolve.
- Add to the warm jam and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and spread evenly over the prepared crust.
- Set aside.
- In a clean saucepan, scald the milk over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy and pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
- Whisking constantly, slowly add the hot milk.
- Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and whisk to combine.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the pie crust.
- Bake until the custard is set and the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve each piece with a dollop of sweetened cream and garnish with a mint sprig.
shell, blueberry jam, cornstarch, water, milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla, ground cinnamon, salt, cream, mint
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/blueberry-jam-and-custard-pie-recipe.html (may not work)