Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad Recipe

Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad Recipe
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100% would make again

Plump blueberries and a fluffy topping star in this pretty, refreshing salad from the kitchen of Beverly Preston. “Mom's blueberry salad was served at every holiday and celebration,” says Beverly's daughter, Sharon Hoefert from Greendale, Wisconsin. “Now, her grandchildren request it.”

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  • 12-15 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) grape gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool for 10 minutes. Stir in pie filling and pineapple until blended. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour.
  • For topping, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Carefully spread over gelatin; sprinkle with walnuts. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 221 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad published in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p7

Tip

Save Crumbs for Topping Ice Cream

“Don’t discard cookie or cereal crumbs,” advises Marie R. of Bensenville, Illinois. “Use them to top pudding, gelatin and ice cream.”

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Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad Recipe

Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad

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Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by chume

This is a great salad I used mixed berry gelatin instead of the grape every one loved it!

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2009 by PurplePlum1

Sooo delish...and simple to make, too. It's always a hit at any party. Thanks for the recipe....

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by DaniCalifornia

This is so delish and I can't wait to make it for Thanksgiving again this year.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by Joscy

This salad is delicious. Took to a picnic this past summer where it received raves. Am planning to make for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you for sharing!

Reviewed on May. 28, 2008 by jules.i.m

This is a great recipe. A nice and flavorful gelatin dessert. People of all ages enjoy the combination.

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