Dessert

Blueberry Four Layer Dessert

Name: Blueberry Four Layer Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 5 h 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened; 0.5 cup pecan finely chopped; 226 g cream cheese softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 90 g whipped topping thawed; 2 cup blueberry fresh or frozen; 60 ml water; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 140 g crushed pineapple drained; 250 g whipped topping thawed; 0.5 cup pecan chopped

This classic layered dessert features a buttery pecan crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, a sweet blueberry and pineapple layer, and a light whipped topping. Served chilled, it's a perfect make-ahead treat for gatherings.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 5 hr 55 min
Serves: 12
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 470 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

crust

1.5 cupall-purpose flour
1 tspbaking powder
2 tbspgranulated sugar
0.75 cupunsalted butter, softened
0.5 cuppecan, finely chopped

cream cheese layer

226 gcream cheese, softened
1 cuppowdered sugar
90 gwhipped topping, thawed

blueberry layer

2 cupblueberry, fresh or frozen
60 mlwater
2 tbspcornstarch
0.25 cupgranulated sugar
140 gcrushed pineapple, drained

garnish

250 gwhipped topping, thawed
0.5 cuppecan, chopped

Equipment

saucepan · spatula · wire rack · mixing bowl · electric mixer · oven · 9x13 inch baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
About 5 min
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and the granulated sugar for the crust.
About 2 min
3
Add the softened butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
About 3 min
4
Stir in the finely chopped pecans, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
About 3 min
5
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown.
About 18 min
6
Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Ensuring the crust is fully cool prevents the cream cheese layer from melting.
7
While the crust cools, prepare the blueberry layer by combining the blueberries, water, cornstarch, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan.
About 2 min
8
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
9
Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the drained crushed pineapple, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
10
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and free of lumps.
About 2 min
11
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
About 2 min
12
Gently fold in the portion of whipped topping designated for the cream cheese layer using a spatula.
About 1 min
13
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the completely cooled crust.
About 3 min
14
Carefully spoon the cooled blueberry mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread it out gently.
About 3 min
15
Top with the remaining whipped topping for the garnish, spreading to cover the blueberry layer.
About 2 min
16
Sprinkle the chopped pecans for the garnish over the top.
About 1 min
17
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set, before slicing and serving.
About 4 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling overnight yields the best results for clean slices.

Per serving

Nutrition

39%Score

Calories: 469.8kcal
Protein: 4.2g
Carbs: 42.9g
Fat: 32.5g
Fibre: 2.2g
Sugar: 27.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.