Festive Sweet and Tangy Blueberry Jamboree (Printable)
Layered pecan crust with creamy filling and glossy blueberry topping for festive gatherings.
# 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 teaspoon 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 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Blueberry Topping
10 - 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1/2 cup water
15 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. In a bowl, combine flour, melted butter, pecans, sugar, and salt. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
02 - Bake crust for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before proceeding with the filling.
03 - Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
05 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.
06 - Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled crust using an offset spatula.
07 - 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, about 6–8 minutes.
08 - Remove blueberry mixture from heat and let cool to room temperature. Carefully spread the blueberry topping over the cream cheese layer.
09 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crust gets this incredible sandy crunch that holds up beautifully against all those creamy layers
- You can make it the day before and it actually tastes better after chilling overnight
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable or you will end up with lumps in your creamy layer
- Let that blueberry topping cool completely or it will melt into the cream cheese instead of sitting pretty on top
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for faster, more stable peaks
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup for an even layer