Description
Luscious no-bake lemon dazzling blueberry cream cake delivers pure summer refreshment straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Cool layers of tangy citrus and sweet berries promise delightful chilled dessert perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) blueberry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Crust and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth cream cheese base by whisking until velvety, then incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold whipped cream, zesty lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice into the mixture until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Create the crust foundation by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar, ensuring even coating of crumbs.
- Firmly press half of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9×9 inch dish, forming a compact base layer.
- Delicately spread the first half of the cream cheese mixture across the graham cracker crust, creating an even surface.
- Carefully distribute half of the blueberry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Construct the second layer by repeating the process: add remaining graham cracker mixture, followed by cream cheese mixture, and top with the remaining blueberry pie filling.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours at 40°F, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together completely.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature beforehand to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends easily.
- Use fresh lemon zest for a brighter, more vibrant citrus flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese and whipping cream for a richer, more decadent texture that holds its shape perfectly.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg