No Bake Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake (Printer-friendly)

A light, creamy dessert featuring fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavors on a graham cracker crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Lemon Blueberry Cream Filling

05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 2/3 cups fresh blueberries

→ Topping

12 - 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
13 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
14 - Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon zest. Mix until well blended. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Carefully fold in 1 2/3 cups blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
05 - Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until set.
07 - Before serving, remove the cake from the pan. Top with the remaining blueberries, sprinkle with lemon zest, and garnish with whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries tastes like sunshine on a plate
  • Nobody ever believes this impressive looking dessert required zero baking
  • It comes together faster than you can preheat an oven
02 -
  • Rushing the chilling time will leave you with a mess instead of slices, plan ahead
  • The cream cheese must be truly soft or your filling will have stubborn lumps
  • Frozen blueberries work in a pinch but they'll release more liquid and can turn the filling slightly purple
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly, plan your timing accordingly
  • The springform pan is essential for clean removal, don't attempt with a regular cake pan

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