Blueberry Jello Salad

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⏱ 15 mins 🍽 10-12 serving(s) 🏷 Gelatin

This classic gelatin salad is a popular choice for family gatherings, often served at Thanksgiving. It combines raspberry Jell-O with crushed pineapple and blueberry pie filling, set in a decorative bowl. The dessert is finished with a sweet, creamy topping of cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream, garnished with extra pie filling. It requires minimal preparation, taking just 15 minutes of active time before chilling. The recipe yields 10-12 servings.

Blueberry Jello Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) box raspberry Jell-O gelatin
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water
  • 1 (15 -20 ounce) can undrained crushed pineapple
  • 1 (16 -21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 ounces sour cream

Method

  1. Dissolve the raspberry Jell-O in 1 1/4 cups of hot water.
  2. Stir in the can of crushed pineapple and the blueberry pie filling, but set aside 1/4 cup of the pie filling for later.
  3. Transfer the Jell-O mixture into a large decorative glass bowl, which should hold about 6-8 cups, and refrigerate until fully set.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and the sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the set Jell-O, then place the reserved 1/4 cup of pie filling in the centre as a garnish.
  6. Place the finished salad back in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium165500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGelatin
AuthorMarg (CaymanDesigns)