Description
A no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon cheesecake filling, and swirls of fresh blueberries, topped with whipped cream and lemon zest. This dessert offers a bright, refreshing flavor combination perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Fresh blueberries and lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
- For the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Spoon half of the cream cheese filling over the crust.
- Scatter half of the fresh blueberries over the filling.
- Top with the remaining cream cheese filling and swirl gently.
- Add the remaining blueberries and swirl lightly to create a marbled effect.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, fresh blueberries, and lemon zest.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Chill tools before whipping cream for better volume.
- Press the crust firmly for a stable base.
- Do not overmix the filling to maintain a light texture.
- Gently swirl blueberries to create a marbled look.
- Allow adequate chilling time for the cake to set properly.
- Decorate just before serving for the freshest appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 4-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60mg