Blueberry Jello Salad is a quick and easy layered dish that works beautifully as a side or dessert. It’s made with berry-flavored gelatin, blueberry pie filling, and a light, creamy topping. This recipe is a summertime favorite and especially perfect for the 4th of July!
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Recipe Highlights
- Beautiful and festive. The deep purple jello and creamy topping make a gorgeous contrast, and adding fresh berries on top gives it a patriotic pop—ideal for holidays or potlucks.
- Easy to make ahead. Each layer sets in the fridge, so this recipe is perfect for preparing the day before an event.
- Light and refreshing. The fruit-filled gelatin layer paired with a smooth cream cheese topping makes for a sweet treat that doesn’t feel too heavy.
- Family-friendly and customizable. Kids and adults both love it, and you can switch up the berry flavors or toppings to suit your taste.
Ingredients in Blueberry Jello Salad
Jello – You will need 1 large box and 1 small box of raspberry Jello. You can use strawberry instead if you prefer, or you can make some combination of the two. Anything berry flavored works great!
Boiling water – You will need 3 cups of boiling water to add to the Jello. I usually boil water in the microwave, but the stovetop works great too!
Blueberry pie filling – A can of blueberry pie filling provides the blue color and the blueberry part of the jello. If you don’t like blueberry, you can use raspberry pie filling instead.
Crushed pineapple – An 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple adds a lot of sweetness and flavor. Make sure that the pineapple is well drained.
Cream cheese, softened – Any type of cream cheese works great (regular, low-fat, or non-fat). You can even use strawberry-flavored cream cheese for a slightly different twist!
Sour cream – You can swap out the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt or even vanilla Greek yogurt if you’d like.
Vanilla – Just a teaspoon of vanilla adds the perfect amount of flavor to the cream topping.
Cool Whip – A cup of Cool Whip whipped topping adds a light touch to the creamy layer.
Sugar – Just a half cup of sugar will sweeten up the cream topping.
Fresh berries – Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries all look beautiful on top!
Tips & Tricks
Full instructions can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.
- Make it ahead. The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance and keeps well in the fridge.
- Drain the pineapple well. Excess liquid can prevent the gelatin from setting properly.
- Soften cream cheese ahead of time. This helps it blend smoothly into the topping without lumps.
- Use a cold bowl for whipped cream. If making stabilized whipped cream, a chilled metal bowl speeds up the process.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store Blueberry Jello Salad covered tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended: Gelatin-based desserts do not freeze well, as the texture becomes watery and rubbery after thawing. For best results, enjoy within a few days of preparing.
BLUEBERRY JELLO SALAD RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 large box and 1 small box raspberry Jello or strawberry or a mixture of the two!
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1 can blueberry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1 small can crushed pineapple (8 oz) drained
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- ½ cup sugar
- fresh berries for topping if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the boiling water to the Jello. Mix until Jello is completely dissolved and then cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the blueberries and the pineapple and pour into a 9X13 pan. Place in the refrigerator until set, about 4 hours.
- To make the topping, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the Cool Whip and fold in with a spoon until well combined.
- Spread the topping over the gelatin layer and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with fresh berries if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different flavor of Jello?
Yes! Any berry flavor works well. Raspberry and strawberry are classic, but cherry or black cherry can also be used.
Can I substitute the Cool Whip?
Definitely. Stabilized whipped cream is a great alternative and holds up better than regular whipped cream.
How to Make Stabilized Whipped Cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Combine both mixtures and beat until stiff peaks form. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Can I use fresh blueberries instead of pie filling?
Not in the gelatin layer. Fresh blueberries don’t provide the same texture or sweetness as pie filling and may not set properly with the gelatin. However, fresh berries are great as a topping.
What kind of cream cheese works best?
Regular, low-fat, or even non-fat will all work. Just be sure it’s fully softened so it blends smoothly with the other topping ingredients.
How do I soften cream cheese quickly?
Room temperature: Cut into cubes and let it sit out for 15–20 minutes.
Microwave: Unwrap and microwave in short 10–15 second bursts until soft (but not melted).
MORE DELICIOUS JELLO RECIPES TO TRY:
- If you’re looking for more patriotic recipes, you’ll want to try this Patriotic Layered Jello Salad or these festive Patriotic Jello Sugar Cookies.
- Most Jello recipes are just so easy to make! Creamy Raspberry Jello and Creamy Lemon Jello are both made with only 3 ingredients! Both work great as a side dish or dessert.
- Some of our favorite desserts are made with Jello. Raspberry Jello Poke Cake and No-Bake Strawberry Jello Cheesecake are two of our most popular dessert recipes.
Blueberry Jello Salad is a quick and easy side dish or dessert that is full of blueberries and topped with a sweet and creamy layer! Simple jello recipe that is perfect for the 4th of July!
Milly says
I was unsure about “Blueberry” jello, but this recipe came out DELICIOUS! I send a meal once a week to 3 homeless shut in widows. This was dessert for this week. Was very proud to include this. We all loved it!
Nellie says
That’s so sweet of you Milly! Glad you all enjoyed the jello!
LINDA K DAMSCHRODER says
czn you use the whip cream cheese instead of the regular cream cheese????
Nellie says
I’ve never tried, but I would imagine it would work fine. Let us know if you experiment!