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Blackberry Cream Cheese Dessert

A scrumptious dessert combining fresh blackberries, creamy filling, and a crunchy pecan crust, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Filling
  • 4 cups fresh blackberries, divided
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Crust
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
Cream Filling
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 2 1/2 cups blackberries, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar melts and berries release juices.
  3. Whisk together cornstarch and water; add to the saucepan and stir until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and fold in remaining blackberries. Allow to cool slightly before refrigerating.
Crust
  1. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then combine melted butter, flour, and pecans.
  2. Press mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes. Cool before adding filling.
Filling
  1. Whip heavy cream, adding confectioners' sugar gradually until thickened.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Spread filling over the cooled crust, then top with the blackberry mixture.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Cut into squares and serve with a drizzle of crème fraîche or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

For extra pop of flavor, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.