It's true. Men prefer pie over cake. And by "men," I mean my husband and my dad, but I feel pretty safe making that generalization based on these two people.
I'm fairly certain that's why there are new and contradictory "studies" in the news every other day. Who knows what to believe anymore? Here's what we can believe in: pie.
{Oh, there are cookies involved, too.}
This pie combines two of Mr. E's dessert loves...cheesecake and pie. Win, win.
Speaking of Mr. E, I told him that he'd have to check the blog this week for another Father's Day present. The truth is...I really don't treat him as nicely as I should. This man who is a wonderful father to kiddo...just the right mix of disciplinarian and goofball. This man who is a devoted and loving husband. A man who washes the dishes EVERY NIGHT. A man who has spent hours (days? weeks?) of his life listening to me complain about the deleterious effects of humidity on curly hair. A man who knows the names behind the blogs I love, and listens while I read their blog posts aloud and describe every recipe.
Here
I am with a baking blog, and I rarely make his favorite dessert....pie. That's no way to treat the man you love! Well, here's your extra Father's Day gift, Mr. E.
One pie each month for one year.
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I wonder if he thought I was going to say "sports car?"}
Blueberry Cheesecake Pie
for the crust:
1 & 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps
2 TBSP sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted
for the filling:
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
for the topping:
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 & 1/2 TBSP cornstarch mixed with 2 TBSP water
Preheat oven to 325.
Stir the crust ingredients together.
Press into a 9" pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in the lemon, vanilla, and eggs; beat until combined thoroughly.
Pour into the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes, just until set. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Meanwhile, combine the blueberries, water and sugar in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in the cornstarch/water mixture, increase the heat and return to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Spoon the thickened berries over the cooled cheesecake filling. Chill for at least one hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
(adapted from
Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library Pies and Tarts, 1992)
Is YOUR dude a cake guy or pie man?
Well, let's see? My grandpa love pie, my dad loves pie and 3 out of 5 of my brothers love pie! I'd say pie is a good guy dessert!!
ReplyDeleteBut hey, I take a slice of this any day. It looks awesome!
That looks amazing. Might have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most gorgeous use of blueberries I have seen all year! Not even kidding! GORGEOUS!!! Pinned!
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I'm from Taiwan, and I have your icing cookie book.
This pie looks so delicious,I might try it recently:)
It's true! Men do prefer pie over cake!
ReplyDeleteThis is also a favorite among dudettes too! :)
ReplyDeleteCheesecake is my favourite dessert - doesnt matter what kind. This one looks delicious but I doubt I'll be sharing it with the dudes in my life - all mine! ;-)
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Nice post and great-looking pie! I'm looking forward to seeing the next 11, too!
ReplyDeleteA pie a month for a year? My husband would think he's died and gone to heaven! This cheesecake is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBridget - This pie takes my breath away!!! I don't blame your "dudes" - I'd be a pie person too after this blueberry masterpiece - at least until you make that next batch of awesome cookies :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is one great Father's Day gift! I love it - and this gorgeous pie!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Father's Day gift! I adore blueberry cheesecake, and the gingersnap crust is such a great swap from the traditional graham cracker.
ReplyDeleteNice gift. That pie looks delicious!!! great combo!
ReplyDeleteI just made a blueberry cheesecake! Great minds and all that...
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of gingersnaps as crust!
To be honest, my husband (AKA dude) would have to fight me for that pie. Just love, love blueberries and anything combined with cheesecake is just downright heavenly!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! What a great combination of textures & flavors.
ReplyDeleteHeaven in a pie crust :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband is for sure a pie guy. So much so that he keeps planting fruit trees in our backyard just so I can't have an excuse for not making pies each week. Our list of trees so far - pear, Gravenstein apple, Meyer lemon, 2 different kinds of cherry, apricot, Santa Rosa plum and blood orange. The Meyer Lemon tree is over 65 years old and produces year round so I also make lemonade for the kids and Meyer Lemon Curd tarts for the hubby. I would like a simple avocado tree but I was told by the man of the house that you can't make pie out of avocados! We also have an olive tree, but again - can't make pie out of olives!
ReplyDeleteMmm this looks so fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I think my husband is more of a cake guy, but we both love pie and cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteI think my dad is a pie man too. I always see him nibbling on some kind of pie for desert most nights.
ReplyDelete**an this pie looks delicious too :)
ReplyDeleteThe sports car can wait (he still has a 50th birthday coming I'm sure)and in the meantime, this cheesecake and all the others to come will help keeps his mind off a new set of wheels :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously Bridget, a very sweet post and a fabulous looking dessert.
My mouth is watering! Blueberries and cheesecake are pretty much my two favorite things.
ReplyDeleteSo funny your guys prefer pie! That CRUST! I think I might prefer pie... {gasp!}
ReplyDeleteFor a man or woman, that is one mouthwatering looking pie, Bridget! Such a gorgeous summery dessert. I love it!
ReplyDelete+1 for Pie! Specially when it has blueberries and cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteRealmente espectacular !!!!
ReplyDeleteHay que hacerlo :)
Un saludo
Miguel
lareposteriademiguel.com
That is an amazing gift!!! I wish someone would think of gifts like that to give me. The problem seems to be that I'm usually the one doing the cooking, and definitely all the baking.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think pie is pretty much straight up comfort/happy/relaxed food. Cake is good.. but you know.. slightly fussy..
Cheesecake is my preferred sweet - doesn't issue what type. This one looks delightful but I question I'll be discussing it with the guys in my lifestyle - all mine! ;-)
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Dad is probably a cake guy, but I'm sure he'd love this too! The pie looks delicious and beautiful to boot.
ReplyDeleteI made this yesterday - really awesome pie :-) I did switch out the crust for a graham cracker based one with a touch of ginger and cinnamon added to it since I had some graham cracker crumbs I wanted to use up. I'll try it with the gingersnaps next time, plus you really could use any kind of fruit - maybe peaches next time.
ReplyDeleteMy guy is a pie guy, but I made this for my bunco group (all gals) and everyone loved it! I used vanilla wafers for the crust and that was delish too. And love the fresh blueberry flavor. Hubby did get the leftovers so he was a happy guy too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this recipe, this cheesecake seems delicious, I have to admit cheesecake reminds me our trips to NYC :)
ReplyDeleteThis is similar to one my friend's mom invented, but hers takes less bake time. Shortbread crust, then whip 3-4oz of cream cheese with whipping cream and confectioner's sugar to fill it. Then top with the blueberry compote you have (she adds fresh blueberries at the end, with a little butter and lemon juice) and chill for a few hours. OMG, it's always a huge hit, and I've made it with strawberries or peaches, too. Think I'll have to try this version sometime and see if hubby notices (because he loves pie, too).
ReplyDeleteI realise I'm probably asking for trouble with this, but I REALLY want to make this now (well, this weekend) but blueberries aren't in season... frozen blueberries? Drained & at room temp? Probably too mushy but I figure canned would be even worse? Thoughts?
ReplyDeleteHi there! Frozen will work just fine. :)
DeleteThis pie is perfection which your pictures capture so incredibly well.
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