Make this easy, creamy no-bake blueberry cheesecake for a simple, make-ahead dessert perfect for warm weather. It features a buttery graham cracker crust and a homemade blueberry swirl topping.
Author:ellievance
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:7 min
Total Time:6 hr 32 min
Yield:10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake/Chilling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
Make the blueberry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated and creamy.
Whip the cream: In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Assemble the cheesecake: Spread half of the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust. Spoon half of the cooled blueberry sauce over the filling. Top with the remaining filling.
Create the swirl: Dollop the remaining blueberry sauce over the top layer of filling. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the sauce into the filling for a marbled effect.
Chill: Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the cheesecake is firm.
Serve: Carefully release the springform pan sides before slicing. Serve cold.
Notes
For a brighter flavor, use fresh lemon zest along with the lemon juice in the filling.
If you are looking for easy meal planning ideas for desserts, this make-ahead recipe saves time.
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