3-Ingredient Blueberry Dessert (Printer-Friendly Version)
A simple blueberry gelatin dessert enhanced with sour cream for balanced sweetness and creamy texture.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Fruits
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2 (15-ounce) cans blueberries in light syrup
→ Gelatin
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2 family-size (6-ounce) boxes strawberry gelatin dessert mix
→ Dairy
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1 (16-ounce) tub sour cream
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Drain the blueberries using a fine mesh strainer over a large measuring cup. Add tap water to the collected syrup until the total liquid volume reaches 4 cups.
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Pour the liquid mixture into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry gelatin mix until fully dissolved and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Place several ice cubes and water in a large bowl to create an ice bath. Set the bowl with the gelatin mixture into the ice bath and stir every few minutes until the gelatin reaches a lightly gelled state, approximately 30 minutes or when the temperature is around 45 to 55°F.
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Remove the gelatin bowl from the ice bath. Stir in the sour cream and blueberries until the mixture is smooth with some white streaks remaining acceptable.
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Pour the combined mixture into a 10 1/2-cup mold or bundt pan. Tap gently on the countertop to ensure even distribution, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until set.
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Dip the mold into warm water for about 10 seconds, remove, place a serving plate on top, and invert to release the gelatin. Repeat dipping if necessary, and optionally use a small offset spatula or butter knife to loosen the edges if it resists unmolding.
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Slice the gelatin mold with a cake server and transfer slices to plates. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers tightly wrapped for up to 3 days.
# Helpful Hints:
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Using sour cream balances sweetness and adds a tangy richness, improving the classic gelatin texture.
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If canned blueberries in syrup are unavailable, substitute with 2 cups frozen blueberries and prepare a simple syrup with 4 cups water and 3/4 cup sugar, adding the gelatin off heat to that mixture.
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Chilling can be done in the refrigerator with stirring every 10 minutes if an ice bath is not used, but this will take longer.