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    Blueberry Jello Salad

    Jul 3, 2019 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Blueberry Jello Salad - a quick summer side dish with a special whipped topping, perfect for 4th of July, summer potlucks, and family parties. Can be made ahead.

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    sliced blueberry jello salad with whipped cream and berries on top.

    I like to make blueberry jello salad during the summer, with lots of fresh berries on top. I make a special whipped cream and cream cheese topping because it tastes sooo much better than just plain whipped cream 😛.

    Every time I make blueberry jello dessert the entire pan disappears. We can't get enough of it, including my Dad. My Dad is an edge trimmer. He trims the edges of whatever is left in the pan and eats the trimmings, crusty bits, or leftover crumbles. Sometimes he'll commit and just get another slice but most of the time he's just full like me and wants "just one more taste". This is one of his favorite desserts to edge trim.

    Collage: berry blue and raspberry jello mixing with boiling water, blueberry pie filling crushed pineapple being stirred in, pouring jello mixture into 9x13 pan.

    How to make Blueberry Jello Salad:

    1. Combine both boxes of Jello powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir in one cup boiling water and mix until powder is dissolved, 2-3 mintues.
    2. Stir in one can of blueberry pie filling (I reserve one spoonful to dab and swirl on top) and one can of crushed pineapple with ¼ cup fluid drained out.
    3. Mix well.
    4. Pour into 9X13 serving dish and let set in fridge, at least 4 hours.
    5. To make whipped topping, cream 8 oz cream cheese at med/high speed until fluffy, ½ minutes. Lower speed of mixer and add 1 pint heavy whipping cream slowly. Speed up mixer to med/high. Add vanilla and powdered sugar.
    6. Spread on top of set Jello with offset spatula.
    7. Dab 16-20 dots of pie filling in a grid on top of whipped topping and swipe knife through dots to create swirls.
    8. Top with fresh berries or chopped nuts. Enjoy!

    Whipping together cream cheese/whipping cream, Spreading on top of blueberry jello salad, making blueberry swirl on top, salad topped with fresh berries.

    Other blueberry and summer recipes:

    • Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding
    • No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    • Homemade Cherry Pie Filling
    • Brazilian Limeade

    Bite of blueberry jello salad on a gold spoon.

    sliced blueberry jello salad with whipped cream and berries on top.
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    Blueberry Jello Salad

    Blueberry Jello Salad - a quick summer side dish perfect for 4th of July, summer potlucks, and family parties. 
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Setting time4 hours hrs
    Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: blueberry jello salad, jello dessert, jello salad
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 253kcal
    Author: Sara
    Cost: 11.00

    Ingredients

    • 1 (3 oz) box berry blue Jello
    • 1 (3 oz) box raspberry Jello
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 1 (21 oz) can blueberry pie filling (I reserve a spoonful to drip on top and swirl)
    • 1 (21 oz) can crushed pineapple, drain ¼ cup liquid out

    For whipped topping:

    • 8 oz cream cheese, full fat (can use ⅓ fat)
    • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • fresh blueberries or chopped nuts, optional

    Instructions

    • Combine both boxes of Jello powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir in one cup boiling water and mix until powder is dissolved.
    • Stir in one can of blueberry pie filling and one can of crushed pineapple with ¼ cup fluid drained out. Pour into 9X13 serving dish, cover, and let set in fridge, at least 4 hours. Can be done overnight.

    To make whipped topping:

    • In mixing bowl whip cream cheese with electric mixer with whisk attachment at med/high speed until fluffy, 2 minutes. Lower speed of mixer and add 1 pint heavy whipping cream slowly, so cream can thin out the cream cheese before if whips. This helps avoid lumps. Scrape sides of bowl as needed. Speed up mixer to med/high. for 2-3 minutes, until thick. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix on low until well combined.
    • Spread over set Jello and top with fresh blueberries or chopped nuts of choice. I reserve one spoonful of pie filling to drip and swirl. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Can be made a day ahead and saved for up to 3 days in the fridge. I prefer to make the Jello portion the night before and the whipped cream cheese topping before serving. Do not leave outside in hot temps unless you want it to melt!
    *Do not use fresh pineapple, gelatin will not set. 
    Adapted from "Blueberry Jell-O Salad Recipe" on What's Cooking America
    https://whatscookingamerica.net/Salad/BlueberrySalad-JelloSalad.htm

    Nutrition

    Calories: 253kcal

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    Comments

    1. Megan Burrage

      May 12, 2021 at 11:38 pm

      Can you add a grahamcracker crust to this?

      Reply
      • Sara

        May 13, 2021 at 11:30 am

        I haven’t, but you sure could if you want to!

        Reply
    2. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry

      July 06, 2019 at 10:43 am

      This looks so great Sara! I love the swirls on top. Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 06, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        Thanks Shawn 😘 That means a lot to me!

        Reply

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    Hi! I'm Sara. Registered Nurse by day, food blogger by weekend. Perfect dip tester & snack quester. I love short walks on the beach and long naps. Sharing my love for food, one bite at a time.

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