Description
Magnolia Bakery’s Blueberry Jamboree is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring a pecan-studded buttery crust topped with a smooth cream cheese and whipped cream filling, crowned with a sweet blueberry pie topping. This easy-to-make, refrigerated treat offers a perfect balance of creamy texture and fresh blueberry flavor, ideal for summer gatherings or dessert lovers seeking a sophisticated yet simple indulgence.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Topping
- 2 cups blueberry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust turns lightly golden. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring there are no lumps for a creamy texture.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This means the cream should hold firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
- Combine Filling Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream, to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spread the combined cream cheese and whipped cream filling evenly over the cooled crust in the baking dish.
- Add Blueberry Topping: Carefully spoon the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer and spread it evenly for a beautiful and flavorful finish.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to fully set and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh blueberries for an extra pop of freshness and visual appeal. Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- For a homemade blueberry topping, simmer 2 cups of fresh blueberries with ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- This dessert is best chilled overnight for the optimal texture and flavor development.
- Use cold heavy cream to ensure it whips properly.
- Press the crust mixture firmly to prevent crumbling when serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (crust is baked, filling is no-bake)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 3x3 inches)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
