Mustikkapiirakka - Blueberry pie

Blueberry pie is one of the most Finnish treats. When cooked with fresh blueberries, this delectable delicacy is at its best. During the summer, the Finnish forests turn blue, and these berries may be found practically anywhere. Although blueberry pie is the most popular, Finns often utilize other berries in their desserts and other foods, such as lingonberries. Blueberry pie is best served hot from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:
For the pie crust:

• ½ cup butter melted
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

For the filling:

• 1 ½ cup of blueberries
• 1 cup sour cream (One 8 ounce tub)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tsp of lemon zest
  

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. To make the pie crust, whisk together the melted butter and ⅔ cup of sugar in a medium bowl. Then add the egg and mix until combined. Add the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Spread the pie batter over the bottom of the pan. Using a spatula, gently push up the batter to the edges to form a slight edge along with the pan. Sprinkle one cup of the blueberries into the pie pan.
4. For the filling, combine the sour cream, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Pour the filling over the blueberries so it covers them evenly. Add the remaining ½ cup of blueberries on top of the batter.
5. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the pie crust is light brown. Let cool for 15-20 minutes. It’s ok if the filling in the center jiggles a tiny bit, it will set once the pie is cooled. Serve it warm, or stick it in your refrigerator.