Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie

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Yield: 6 to 8 servings

A beautiful summer pie that's assembled in no time if you make the syrup a day ahead.

• 5 cups blackberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 baked 8-inch or 9-inch pie shell
• Whipped cream and/or additional berries, to garnish (optional)

In a medium-size saucepan, combine 3 cups of the berries with the water. Bring to a boil. Let cool, then strain to remove the seeds. Return the syrup to the saucepan. Stir in the cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring, and boil for 2 minutes. Cool.

When the syrup is cool, blend the cream cheese, milk, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread evenly in the baked pie shell. Top with the remaining 2 cups uncooked berries. Pour the cooled, thickened syrup evenly over the berries. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more.

Just before serving, decorate with whipped cream and/or additional fresh berries.

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