Festive Sweet and Tangy Blueberry Jamboree (Printable)
A vibrant layered dessert featuring buttery pecan crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet-tart blueberry topping—ideal for holidays and special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
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, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until evenly combined and crumbly.
03 - Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
05 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and no streaks remain. Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
07 - Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, water, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
08 - Carefully spread the cooled blueberry topping over the cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set properly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between rich cheesecake and bright, zesty blueberries creates this perfect balance that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- It looks impressive but actually comes together faster than most holiday desserts, and you can make it ahead
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- The crust needs to be completely cooled before adding the cream layer, otherwise it will melt and create a weird texture
- Do not rush the blueberry cooling step or it will melt the cream cheese layer when you spread it on top
03 -
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal and cutting
- Taste your blueberries before adding sugar and adjust accordingly based on their natural sweetness