Ingredients

  • 8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 12 cup strawberry jelly
  • 1 cup Cool Whip
  • sliced fresh strawberries (optional)
  • additional blueberries (optional)

Method

  • Place one phyllo sheet in a greased 9-in.
  • pie plate; brush with butter.
  • Repeat seven times; trim edges.
  • Bake at 425 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (center will puff up).
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
  • Fold in blueberries.
  • Spoon into crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes; cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning.
  • Bake 23-27 minutes longer or until center is almost set.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat jelly until smooth; spread over filling.
  • Spread with whipped topping.
  • Garnish with strawberries and additional blueberries if desired.