Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert

Name: Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares); 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries, divided; 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the blueberries to make it look more patriotic. —Jodie Cederquist, Muskegon, Michigan

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Combine cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and butter, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a 13x9-in. dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup blueberries.
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar. Add vanilla; mix well. Slowly add dissolved gelatin. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over blueberries. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours. Top with reserved crumb mixture and remaining blueberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 344 calories, 19g fat (14g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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Connie

Jul 3, 2018

This was absolutely delicious, so creamy and fresh tasting. The following week, I made it substituting sliced strawberries and strawberry Jello for the blueberries and lemon Jello. Very good too, but the lemon blueberry one was best.
illoozions

May 31, 2018

My daughter in law made this and it was out of this world delicious!!! I printed it out and it will be my new "Go To" dessert for all occasions.
cindiak

Jul 20, 2017

I made this for a picnic and it was great! Just a personal preference - I used fresh lemon juice and added some lemon zest.
dolphin62598

Apr 20, 2014

I made this for Easter dessert and the entire 9x13 pan was gone!! 6 adults and 1 child! It was delicious! The only thing I did differently was add the juice and zest of half of a lemon to the cream cheese mixture. I reserved a little bit of lemon zest for the topping as we'll! It was a hit! I would definitely make this again!
beepnad

Jan 20, 2014

I made this for a party and it disappeared in minutes. Some people who don't even eat deserts had several pieces. I added extra lemon juice because I wanted more flavor. A big winner.
jdoolittle6912

Dec 28, 2013

Made as directed then again with some added fresh lemon juice. Much better with lemon juice. Making now with splenda and sugar free jello. Hoping it turns out OK.
Kathie1026

Mar 26, 2012

What a wonderful dessert! I added more blueberries, as one cup wasn't enough for a 13x9" pan, plus I made a design on the top using more blueberries to add to the presentation. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've just talked myself into another serving :)
savoie.luvgspointers

Oct 11, 2011

I made this for a party at work and it went over great! When I made this, I used two (2) premade graham cracker crusts instead. Made it easy to transport and I didn't need to worry about getting my container back.
AK mom of 6

Sep 9, 2010

1 of my kids asks for this instead of cake on his bday!
mother of 3

Apr 24, 2010

What leftovers? We didn't have any at our fellowship and many happy people asked me what was in this tasty dessert. It took longer than 25 minutes to prepare, more like 1 hour, and I used boxed graham cracker crumbs. A couple of the directions are missing, but from the picture, it looks like you sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the chiffon and dot with the 1/2 cup of blueberries. Very good and I'll make it repeatedly!!!!!