Blueberry Delight Recipe
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Blueberry Delight Recipe
Description
This layered dessert begins with a crust made from crushed shortbread cookies mixed with melted butter, baked briefly to set a firm base. A mixture of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping forms the creamy second layer, offering a smooth, sweet contrast to the crunchy crust. The blueberry pie filling spreads over this layer, providing fruity sweetness and vibrant color.
Chopped pecans sprinkled on top add crunch and a nutty element that balances the dessert's softness and sweetness. The dessert requires chilling for at least one hour to allow the layers to meld and set properly, resulting in a chilled, creamy texture reminiscent of a parfait or cheesecake without baking.
For presentation and extra texture, additional whipped topping and reserved cookie crumbs are added just before serving. This dessert is suitable for make-ahead preparation and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for longer storage. Proper wrapping prevents freezer burn and keeps the flavors intact.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces shortbread cookies
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tub Whipped Cream about 3 cups
- 12 ounces blueberry pie filling
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Crush shortbread cookies in a bag. Take out about ½ cup of the mixture and set aside. Mix the remaining crushed cookie mix with the melted butter.
- Place buttered crumbs into the bottom of an 8.5 x 11.5-inch pan. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and container of Cool Whip until mixed well. Spread over the bottom crust later.
- Slowly pour blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer making sure it is spread all over.
- Sprinkle crushed pecans over the pie filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until ready to serve.
- Right before serving add some Cool Whip and reserved cookie crumbs. ENJOY!
Notes
- Prepare the dessert in advance and cover it with plastic wrap before refrigerating for up to 24 hours to develop flavor and texture.
- For freezing, wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and foil, label it, and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze for 3-4 weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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