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Blackberry Jiggle

Jell-O has gotten a bad rap, and we are not sure why. In fact, Jell-O happens to be one of the Queens’ favorite go-to treats, as it’s now available in low-calorie and sugar-free varieties, making it a wonderful vehicle for satisfying your sweet tooth without all the guilt. And, Jell-O is extremely versatile. With dozens of flavors available to choose from, you can always find a satisfying one. If you haven’t had Jell-O in a while, we invite you to try this recipe. It’s the perfect, cool treat for the summertime that’s both light and fruity. Besides, desserts that jiggle are fun!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 10 servings

Ingredients

4 cups boiling water
2 (6-ounce) packages blackberry-flavored Jell-O
2 (15-ounce) cans blueberries, or 2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups sugar
2 pints sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the boiling water and Jell-O in a large bowl, stirring until the Jell-O is dissolved.

    Step 2

    Drain the liquid from the blueberries and pineapple into a measuring cup. Add enough water to make 4 cups and add to the Jell-O.

    Step 3

    Put the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.

    Step 4

    Stir the blueberries and pineapple into the Jell-O. Pour the mixture into 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Cover, transfer to the refrigerator, and chill until firm.

    Step 5

    Combine the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Spread over the top of the chilled Jell-O, then sprinkle with the nuts. Return to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or until set. Cut into squares and serve cold.

From The Casserole Queens Cookbook by Crystal Cook & Sandy Pollock. Copyright © 2011 by Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock; Food photographs copyright © 2011 by Ben Fink. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers. Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock, the Casserole Queens, have been delivering casseroles in Austin, Texas, since 2006; they also teach cooking classes at Whole Foods stores in the area. They have been featured on Food Network's Throwdown! with Bobby Flay and Bobby Flay Radio on Sirius XM, as well as on television news and radio talk shows.
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