Patsy's Half-Baked Blueberry Pie

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Press pie crust dough into a pie pan. Poke small holes into dough with a fork.

3 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

4 . Stage

Place cream cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on High to soften, about 20 seconds.

5 . Stage

Spread softened cream cheese in the bottom of cooled crust.

6 . Stage

Layer 2 1/2 cups blueberries over the cream cheese.

7 . Stage

Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until dissolved.

8 . Stage

Stir cornstarch mixture, 2 1/2 cups blueberries, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

9 . Stage

Pour the thickened blueberry mixture over the raw blueberries in the pie crust and spread evenly.

10 . Stage

Cool pie in refrigerator until set, at least 1 hour.