Festive Sweet and Tangy Blueberry Jamboree (Printable)

Layers of pecan crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and glossy blueberry topping create this stunning holiday dessert.

# What's Needed:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Cream Cheese Layer

06 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
07 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Blueberry Topping

10 - 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 1/2 cup water
15 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine flour, melted butter, chopped pecans, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly and press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Bake crust for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely before adding filling.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
07 - Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the completely cooled crust using an offset spatula.
08 - Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, water, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and becomes glossy, approximately 6-8 minutes.
09 - Remove blueberry mixture from heat and let cool to room temperature. Carefully spread over the cream cheese layer.
10 - Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set layers properly and allow flavors to meld.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy, tart, and buttery hits every craving at once
  • It looks impressive but comes together faster than most holiday desserts
  • You can make it ahead and pull it out right before serving
02 -
  • That crust must be completely cool before adding the cream cheese layer or it will melt into a weird texture
  • The blueberry topping needs to cool to room temperature, not hot, or you will get streaks and melting
  • Patience with the refrigeration time pays off in texture and clean slices
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and prevent that dreaded grainy texture in the cream cheese layer
  • Use an offset spatula for the cleanest layers and most professional looking slices

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