Blackberry Custard Cream Pie

"Its a fine thing to build a pie, a bulwark against autumnal entropy."                                    -Jane Kenyon (1947-1995)

 BLACKBERRY CUSTARD CREAM PIE 
Was always a must every September. At least one. Maybe two. OR more to share. This can always be made with raspberries. Beyond wonderful.

 First make pastry for a single pie shell. Or , if you prefer, be really time efficient and buy it ready to go...

 Stab raw pastry shell with fork.  Make holes.

 Bake at  400 degrees till brown and done. Maybe about 15 minutes. Give or take.

      "God always has another custard pie under His sleeve."
                                               -Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010)

 Grab Bird's custard powder. Make according to directions. You can use milk or almond milk, etc.

 Trust me, the custard powder is great. It hold up. Has a nice texture against the berries.

 DO not let kitten lick the custard. Quality control, and all that sort of thing. But  not a good idea.

 Cause NOW you have to redo the  batch of custard.....But that's okay. Let chill till firm.

 "Life isn't all fricassied fried eel pie." -C.S. Lewis (1898-1963)

 Dump the custard. All of it. No tasting. Into the cooled, cooked pie shell. Smooth  over.

 Pipe whipped cream over top of the custard.

 Take frozen blackberries, or fresh, or raspberries.

Frozen works pretty well. Fresh is best, of course, that's why  it's best to use blackberries in season. You can adapt for whatever you like best.

 Chill in fridge for a couple of hours.

 At this point you may take a nap while you wait for the pie to chill.

 Be patient. It will be worth it.

 Carve pie into  wedges and serve with coffee, iced tea, hot tea, whatever you like.

 Enjoy  your time while you share the pie with your kindred spirits. My mother loved making this pie. It's incredibly easy. And doesn't last long.....

 "You eat, in dreams, the custard of the day." -Alexander Pope (1688-1744)