| Servings: | 8-10 |
| Author Notes: | Flaky phyllo pastry encases a rich cream cheese filling, topped with a patriotic blueberry and strawberry star. 4'th of July party desserts don't get much more impressive than this. |
| Ingredients: |
8 sheets (about 13" x14" each) thawed frozen phyllo dough (find it in the freezer section of the supermarket)
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided 1/2 cup strawberry jelly 1 cup whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping (optional) |
| Instructions: |
Preheat oven to 425°.F.
For Crust: On a flat surface place 1 sheet phyllo (keep remaining phyllo covered to prevent drying out), brush with melted butter. Top with another phyllo sheet, continue to make 8 layers, brushing butter between each layer. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the layers into one 12-13 inch circle. Carefully press circle into the prepared pie plate, gently fan edges. Bake until edges are just golden, about 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. In a medium bowl beat cream cheese, vanilla and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Fold in 1 cup of the blueberries. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake until set, about 40-50 minutes. To prevent over browning of crust, gently cover with aluminum foil during the last 25 minutes of baking. Cool completely on a rack. To Serve: |
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