Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert combining tangy lemon and sweet blueberries in a creamy cheesecake-like filling on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 2 sleeves)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- Lemon Cream Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- Blueberry Layer:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup blueberry jam or preserves (optional, for extra swirl)
- Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
- Lemon slices or curls
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly moistened. Press firmly into a 9×9-inch pan. Chill while making the filling.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla, and beat until creamy.
- Whip 2 cups cold heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture until fluffy and smooth.
- Spread half the lemon cream over the crust. Scatter 1 1/4 cups blueberries on top. Dollop jam/preserves (if using) and lightly swirl. Spread remaining lemon cream over the blueberries.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight is best) until firm enough to slice cleanly.
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and pipe swirls on top. Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon curls/slices, and sprinkles if desired. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and cold heavy cream for best texture.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen (thawed and drained) can be used in the filling.
- Chilling time is crucial for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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