Festive Sweet Tangy Blueberry Jamboree (Printable)

Layers of buttery pecan crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet-tart blueberry topping perfect for holidays

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Combine flour, melted butter, pecans, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely before adding filling.
04 - Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
06 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
07 - Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the completely cooled crust using an offset spatula.
08 - Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, water, and lemon zest in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
09 - Carefully spread cooled blueberry topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow layers to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crunchy pecan crust, velvety cheesecake, and jewel-toned blueberries creates the perfect bite every single time
  • You can assemble most components ahead and it actually tastes better after chilling, making it ideal for stress-free entertaining
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen but comes together with minimal hands on time
02 -
  • The crust must be completely cool before adding the cream cheese layer or you will end up with a melted mess
  • Fold the whipped cream in gently but thoroughly to avoid streaks of cream cheese in your filling
  • Let the blueberry topping cool completely before spreading or it will melt the cream cheese layer underneath
03 -
  • Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes before chopping for a deeper, more complex crust flavor
  • Add a tablespoon of orange zest to the blueberry topping for a bright citrus twist that feels extra special

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