Best 2 Blueberry Congealed Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Blueberry Congealed Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable salad features a vibrant combination of fresh blueberries, juicy pineapple, crunchy celery, and walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious cream cheese mixture. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to ensure you create the perfect congealed salad every time. Additionally, we offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan version for those seeking a plant-based option. Explore the culinary possibilities and discover why this Blueberry Congealed Salad is a beloved classic that will impress your friends and family at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLUEBERRY CONGEALED SALAD



Blueberry Congealed Salad image

The combination of a sweet, fruity gelatin layer and a pecan-crusted cheesecake-like layer makes for an unforgettable molded salad. You can use black cherry gelatin rather than blackberry, if you wish.

Provided by Edith

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (3 ounce) packages blackberry Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can blueberries
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water. Drain the liquid from the blueberry and pineapple cans into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup of liquid. Stir the juice mixture, blueberries and crushed pineapple into the gelatin and pour into a 2 quart mold. Refrigerate until firm.
  • Mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla and spread over the congealed gelatin mixture. Sprinkle cream cheese layer with chopped pecans. Chill for approximately 30 more minutes, invert and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 147.7 mg, Sugar 45.8 g

BLUEBERRY CONGEALED SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Blueberry Congealed Salad Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by samareth

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small boxes of Black Cherry Jello
3 1/2 cups of water
1 large pkg. cream cheese
1 15 oz can Blueberries
1 small can of crushed pineapple
1 tsp. vanilla
1 9 oz container of sour cream
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnut or pecan)
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Salad Drain fruit. Boil water and combine with fruit juice. Make Jello with resulting liquid Allow to cool and then stir in fruit. Pour into a serving dish Refrigerate until Jello sets. Topping Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and nuts. Spread over top of Jello. For orange carrot pineapple version, simply substitute either 2 boxes orange or 1 each of orange and apricot for the jello. Substitute 4 carrots peeled and shredded for the blueberries.

Tips:

  • Use fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries have a better flavor and texture than frozen blueberries. If you don't have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries, but be sure to thaw them completely before using them.
  • Don't overcook the tapioca: Tapioca pearls should be cooked until they are translucent and soft, but not mushy. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This salad is best served chilled. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Garnish with fresh mint: Fresh mint adds a refreshing flavor to this salad. You can also garnish it with other fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme.

Conclusion:

Blueberry congealed salad is a delicious and refreshing dessert. It's perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. It's also a great way to use up fresh blueberries. This salad is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. It's also a healthy dessert option, as it's low in calories and fat.

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