Blueberry Layered Dessert is a heavenly treat featuring a crunchy graham cracker and toasted pecan crust, topped with smooth cheesecake, sweet blueberry pie filling, and a cloud of fluffy whipped topping. Every bite is a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and fruity goodness.
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This absolutely wonderful Blueberry Layered Dessert has all the amazing flavors of a no-bake cheesecake and blueberry pie in one dessert! It’s an amazing summer recipe for your next family barbecue or outdoor picnic, with only a little bit of baking and some cooling time required. Very similar to this Vanilla Pudding Strawberry Pie!
Also known as a blueberry delight, this layered dessert definitely is delightful! With sweet blueberry flavor, a creamy cheesecake filling, fluffy whipped topping, and a golden graham cracker and pecan crust, you simply cannot go wrong with this dreamy recipe!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Just a little bit of baking! - The only baking you’ll have to do for this recipe is for the graham cracker crust! Other than that, this dessert just needs a bit of time in the refrigerator.
- Make ahead dessert - This recipe is great to make a day in advance when you’re planning ahead for a get together or party, very much like this Lemon Icebox Cake.
- Fruity and refreshing - Adding fruit to any dessert just makes it ten times tastier, especially in summer! Having a nice, refreshing, fruity dessert on a hot summer day just makes sense.
- Easy to customize - Use this recipe and replace the pie filling for any flavor or fruit pie filling you want! It’s super easy to just mix in a different pie filling, and you’ll be left with a delicious dessert every time!
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below to make this blueberry cream cheese layered dessert:
- Graham crackers bring the perfect golden crunch to this layered dessert. However, shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers will also work for this recipe!
- Pecans are a great addition to this recipe, giving the dessert a subtle toasted, nutty flavor and some more crunch!
- Cream cheese is mixed with whipped topping and powdered sugar to create a delicious cheesecake-like filling that is super rich, smooth, and creamy.
- Whipped topping adds a light, fluffy layer to balance out the richness and crunch of the other layers.
- Blueberry pie filling gives this dessert it’s delicious blueberry flavor in the form of a simple, sweet, and smooth pie filling.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with other cookies such as shortbread cookies, vanilla wafers, or golden Oreos. Take a look at this Cake Batter Lush for inspiration!
- You can top this delicious dessert with fresh blueberries for some extra blueberry flavor.
- Feel free to use a homemade whipped topping instead of a store bought whipped topping if you prefer to.
- Sprinkle any extra graham cracker crumbs on top of the dessert in addition to the chopped pecans.
- This recipe can be made into any fruit layered dessert with just a simple swapping of the pie filling! Cherry and lemon pie filling are just a few of the many delicious options!
Recipe Instructions
Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, follow the steps below for a sweet and creamy layered dessert.
- Step 1: Place graham crackers and ½ cup of pecans in a blender or food processor. Blend until finely chopped.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar, and graham cracker/pecan mixture. Stir well.
- Step 3: Press evenly into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
- Step 4: Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside and allow it to cool completely before adding the second layer.
Making the Topping
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, whipped topping, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Step 6: Spread over cooled crust.
- Step 7: Carefully spread blueberry pie filling over top of cream cheese layer.
- Step 8: Spread remaining whipped topping over blueberry pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Sprinkle remaining chopped pecans over top and serve.
Helpful Tips
- When adding your layers, take your time and be careful as to not mix together different layers or “smudge” the layers together.
- Serve your dessert in a large trifle dish or clear bowl to showcase the delicious layers!
- By letting your layered dessert sit for a couple hours, the flavors will be able to meld together better and it will be easier to cut and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Make sure to mix the graham cracker crumbs and pecans with melted butter thoroughly, and press the mixture firmly into the pan to create a solid foundation. Chilling it before adding the layers also helps.
Yes! You can make this recipe up to one day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve! Just leave out the whipped topping until right before serving.
Be sure to be extra careful when adding a layer onto your dessert and take your time. You can also chill the dessert in between layers if you have time.
Yes! You can make a fresh blueberry compote by cooking fresh blueberries with sugar and lemon juice until thickened.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store the blueberry layered dessert, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing Instructions
To freeze blueberry layered dessert, leave out the whipped topping until you are ready to serve and place the dessert in a freezer-safe container or wrap it tightly.
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Blueberry Layered Dessert
Ingredients
- 9 full graham crackers
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (divided)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 16 ounces whipped topping (divided)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 21-ounce cans blueberry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Place graham crackers and ½ cup of pecans in a blender or food processor. Blend until finely chopped.
- In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar, and graham cracker//pecan mixture. Stir well until
- Press evenly into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside and allow it to cool completely before adding the second layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 8 oz whipped topping, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread over cooled crust.
- Carefully spread blueberry pie filling over top of cream cheese layer.
- Spread remaining whipped topping over blueberry pie filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Sprinkle remaining chopped pecans over top and serve.
Notes
- When adding your layers, take your time and be careful as to not mix together different layers or “smudge” the layers together.
- Serve your dessert in a large trifle dish or clear bowl to showcase the delicious layers!
- By letting your layered dessert sit for a couple hours, the flavors will be able to meld together better and it will be easier to cut and serve.
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