Combine the gingersnap crumbs with the melted butter and mix thoroughly .
Use your hands to firmly press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie dish. (This requires some patience and a balance between gentle and firm).
Bake the crust until set, about 9-10 minutes (if it starts to puff up too much when you pull it out, you can use the bottom of a measuring cup to press it back down. Or just leave it as is, it's going to get filled with delicious creamy goodness and get pressed back down!). Set aside to cool completely.
Blueberry compote
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and cornstarch until completely combined.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the blueberries and sugar, stirring, until the blueberries begin to release their juices.
Add the lemon juice and cornstarch mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
Transfer to a bowl and put it in the refrigerator to cool completely.
Cream filling
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer), whisk the whipping cream on high speed until it holds stiff peaks. If using the stand mixer, transfer the whipped cream to another bowl and set aside (do not worry about cleaning the bowl).
In the bowl of the stand mixer (or with a hand mixer in a separate bowl), beat the cream cheese until light and airy.
Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and Nutella and beat until combined.
One cup at a time, fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until completely combined and smooth.
Spoon the cream filling into the baked crust and spread out evenly with a spatula.
Spoon the chilled blueberry compote on top of the cream filling and spread out evenly with a spatula or spoon.
Chill for 2-3 hours to set the cream filling before serving. (Or if you're in a hurry like me, put it in the freezer for an hour).
Notes
I used my great grandma's small vintage pie pan in the picture because I also made two Nutella-free mini pies for someone with a nut allergy, but this recipe will fill a deep pie pan.Inspired by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen
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