Open-Faced Blueberry Cream Pie Grilled Cheese

by Erin

Who says grilled cheese has to be savory? Grilled cheese is perfect for any meal of the day, even dessert, proven by this blueberry cream pie inspired version.

Open-Faced Blueberry Cream Pie Grilled Cheese 2

This week I’m on a mission to prove to you that grilled cheese is more than just a savory lunch or dinner time menu option. Earlier this week I shared a breakfast grilled cheese to start your day out right. And now you can also end your day with grilled cheese, covering all your bases in order to have grilled cheese at every meal. Let’s talk about grilled cheese for dessert.

Open-Faced Blueberry Cream Pie Grilled Cheese 1

Oh yes dessert grilled cheese is most certainly a thing and if it wasn’t, it is now. In an effort to make it look pie-like for the conglomeration of National blueberry pie day and grilled cheese month I made this grilled cheese open faced. But what cheese would you like to eat for dessert? How about cream cheese ;-). It’s almost like a blueberry pie, cheesecake, grilled cheese made with cinnamon toast. So now the question is, why are you still sitting here reading this? Get cooking!

Open-Faced Blueberry Cream Pie Grilled Cheese 3

One year ago: Apricot Honey Scones

Three years ago: Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

Four years ago: Fried Mac and Cheese

OPEN-FACED BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE GRILLED CHEESE

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup sugar, divided

1 Tbsp heavy cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

12 oz. fresh blueberries, divided

2 Tbsp water

1-1/2 Tbsp cornstarch

1/8 tsp salt

4 slices cinnamon swirl bread

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Whipped cream, for serving

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla together until creamy, light and smooth; set aside and prepare blueberry layer.
  2. In a medium heavy duty pot, combine half the blueberries, remaining 5 tablespoons of sugar, water, cornstarch and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until blueberry mixture turns thickens and turns a very dark purple; takes several minutes. Remove from heat and fold in remaining blueberries. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Butter all sides of the slices of bread and place in skillet. Cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Divide the cream cheese layer evenly over each of the toasted bread slices. Top with blueberry mixture and serve with whipped cream.

Source: Filling adapted from Keep It Sweet.

Made something from the blog?

Be sure to share it

on Instagram with the

tag #TheSpiffyCookie

Signature

You may also like

5 comments

Kate @ Framed Cooks April 29, 2015 - 7:38 am

Dessert grilled cheese! Just when I thought grilled cheese couldn’t get any more perfect. Definitely trying this – thanks for the recipe!

Reply
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction April 28, 2015 - 10:06 pm

Such a great combination! Love the idea of a dessert grilled cheese!

Reply
Katy | Her Cup of Joy April 28, 2015 - 3:40 pm

Wow this combination looks so delicious! How perfect for breakfast :)

Reply
zainab April 28, 2015 - 2:04 pm

Yes!!! Grilled cheese can be sweet and pie :) u are amazing!

Reply
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg April 28, 2015 - 11:34 am

Oh hang yes! This looks amazing. A cream pie on a grilled cheese. This would be the perfect way to enjoy lunch or a snack. :)

Reply

Leave a Comment

* By using this form you consent to the storing of your message attached to the e-mail address you've used. (Data will not be shared with any 3rd-parties)

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Accept Read More