Description
Summer’s sweet magic blooms in this no-bake lemon blueberry dessert, where zesty citrus and ripe blueberries dance in a creamy, chilled symphony. Cool layers of graham cracker crust, silky lemon cream, and fresh blueberry topping promise delightful refreshment you’ll savor with each dreamy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sugar
Filling:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water (to thicken)
- Whipped cream
- Extra blueberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for the base layer.
- Combine melted butter and sugar with the graham cracker crumbs, stirring thoroughly until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the crumbly mixture into an 8-inch baking dish, using the back of a spoon or flat utensil to compress and create an even, compact foundation.
- Gently pack down the crust, ensuring a smooth and solid base that will provide structural support for the subsequent layers.
- Refrigerate the prepared crust for approximately 15 minutes, allowing it to firm up and create a stable platform for the dessert’s additional components.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect crust by ensuring butter is fully incorporated, creating a cohesive and compact base that holds together when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly and spreads easily across the graham cracker crust.
- Opt for fresh blueberries at peak ripeness to maximize natural sweetness and create vibrant bursts of flavor throughout the dessert.
- Consider a gluten-free alternative by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg