Blueberry Fluff with Lemon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus additional for garnish
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ¼ cup sour cream
06 - ½ cup powdered sugar
07 - 8 ounces extra-creamy whipped topping, thawed
08 - 3 cups fresh blueberries, divided into 2¾ cups and ¼ cup, rinsed and patted dry
09 - 21-ounce can blueberry pie filling

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until no lumps remain.
02 - Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sour cream, and powdered sugar to the beaten cream cheese. Beat for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
03 - Gently fold the extra-creamy whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
04 - Add 2¾ cups of fresh blueberries to the cream cheese mixture. Very carefully fold the blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, making sure not to burst any of the blueberries.
05 - Add the can of blueberry pie filling to the mixture. Carefully fold the pie filling into the mixture until evenly combined.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining ¼ cup of blueberries and an additional sprinkle of lemon zest. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.