Sunday, July 27, 2008

Blueberry Cream Cheese Dessert

I have had a WONDERFUL over abundance of blueberries lately thanks to the pick-your-own places. So I have been finding ways to use them...here is a great dessert I just made for a picnic...Enjoy the fruits of the season:):)

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE DESSERT

CRUST:
1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup flour
FILLING:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup powdered sugar8 ounces Cool Whip
TOPPING:
4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen1 cup sugar, divided3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup water
Combine crust ingredients; spread in a 9 x 13-inch pan and cook for 15 minutes at 350 F. Cool.
Cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in Cool Whip.
Spread over cooled crust.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water then 2 cups of the blueberries. Cook over medium heat. stirring constantly, until thickened and translucent. Crush some of the blueberries as they cook.
Remove from heat and add remaining sugar and blueberries. Cool. Spread over cream cheese filling and chill.
Serving Size: 12

See the original recipe here.

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