Blueberry Jell-O Salad or Blueberry Jell-O Dessert

I had never been a fan of gelatin salads until I made this one. This gelatin salad is worthy of receiving the title of dessert as well. Therefore, I have bestowed upon it a second name as the title notes. After eating this gelatin salad and modifying it slightly from the original recipe, I have since opened my mouth to other gelatin salads. Only one has struck my fancy since and it is a sweet and savory gelatin salad. Therefore, it cannot have a dual title. So, try this cool, jiggly dessert while the weather is hot and blueberries are in season. You'll soon see why this salad or dessert stands alone when it comes to J-E-L-L-O!

Blueberry Jello Salad/Dessert Recipe

(Printable Recipe)

2 small packages grape flavored Jell-O

2 cups hot water

1 can crushed pineapple (DO NOT drain.)

1 can blueberry pie filling

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Topping*:

1 (8 oz.) brick cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup fresh blueberries

Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add undrained pineapple, pie filling, blueberries and nuts. Pour into 13 x 9 pan. Refrigerate until firm. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Spread over firm gelatin. Evenly distribute blueberries on topping layer.

*I often half the topping and it still covers the gelatin.