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No-bake Blueberry Cheesecake

A creamy, fruity cheesecake that requires no baking, perfect for warm days and busy weeks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups Graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 7 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted Use enough to prevent crust from crumbling.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar for crust
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 ounces Cream cheese, room temperature Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 3/4 cup Powdered sugar Can reduce sugar if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use quality vanilla.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Brightens flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, fresh Helps filling set.
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, cold Whip to stiff peaks.
  • 1 1/2 cups Blueberry sauce or pie filling Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries for garnish Pat dry before use.
  • Pinch of salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Build the crust
  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until it feels like damp sand that clumps when pressed.
  2. Pour into your pan and press down firmly using the bottom of a measuring cup, pressing a little up the sides for a tidy edge.
  3. Chill while you make the filling.
Whip the filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. Scrape the bowl.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice, beating until velvety.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cheese mixture.
Assemble and chill
  1. Spread half the filling over the chilled crust and smooth it with an offset spatula.
  2. Spoon dollops of blueberry sauce on top and swirl lightly with a butter knife.
  3. Add the rest of the filling and level the surface, topping with more blueberry sauce if desired.
  4. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature cream cheese and do not rush the chilling process. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and extra blueberries for garnish.