No Bake Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake (Printable)
Refreshing creamy dessert with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Easy no-bake treat perfect for warm weather entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons 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 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 1 teaspoon 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 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Mix until well blended and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Carefully fold in 1 2/3 cups blueberries, taking care not to crush the fruit.
05 - Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until completely set.
06 - Remove the cake from the springform pan. Top with remaining 3/4 cup blueberries, sprinkle with lemon zest, and garnish with whipped cream if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between mousse and cheesecake, light enough after a heavy meal but satisfying enough to feel like a real treat
- You can make it entirely ahead of time, which means zero stress when hosting
02 -
- The chilling time isn't optional, so plan ahead or you'll end up with soup instead of cake
- A warm knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts gives you the cleanest slices
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend better, so pull your cream cheese out an hour before starting
- The bottom of a flat measuring cup makes pressing the crust into the pan so much easier than using your fingers