Description
This No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake is a delicious and creamy dessert perfect for warm weather or any time you want a rich, fruity treat without turning on the oven. With a crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and a fresh blueberry topping, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
For the topping:
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup blueberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is even and crumbly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust layer. Chill in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and beat again until fully combined. Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble and chill: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust in the springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let the cheesecake set properly.
- Prepare the topping: In a small saucepan, gently heat the blueberry jam over low heat until it loosens and becomes easy to spread. Remove from heat and fold in the fresh blueberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Serve: Spoon the blueberry topping evenly over the chilled cheesecake just before serving. For cleaner slices, freeze the cheesecake for 30 minutes prior to cutting.
Notes
- For easier slicing and cleaner edges, freeze the cheesecake for 30 minutes before cutting.
- You can substitute other fruits such as strawberries or raspberries and use their corresponding jams for a different flavor.
- This cheesecake requires at least 4 hours chilling to fully set—overnight chilling is recommended for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
