Blueberry pie with streusel topping
Blueberry pie with streusel topping is a classic American dessert featuring a sweet-tart blueberry filling encased in a flaky crust and crowned with a crumbly, buttery streusel. The filling typically includes fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, and a thickener like cornstarch, while the topping is made from flour, butter, and sugar. This variation, often called a 'Dutch' or 'crumb' pie, originated in the United States, particularly in regions where wild blueberries grow abundantly.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of sugar, and provides a small boost of vitamin C and antioxidants from the blueberries. A typical slice (about 1/8 of a 9-inch pie) contains roughly 350-450 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie, approx. 125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The streusel topping is a hallmark of German baking traditions, which heavily influenced American pie-making, creating a delightful textural contrast to the juicy fruit filling. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgent treat, the blueberries offer beneficial compounds like anthocyanins, known for their antioxidant properties.
