Description
This no-bake beauty layers crisp buttery cookies, creamy lemon cheesecake filling, and a luscious blueberry compote — all topped with whipped cream and fresh berries. It’s light, tangy, sweet, and refreshingly elegant — the perfect make-ahead dessert for spring or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (250 g) crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Fresh blueberries and lemon slices
- Lemon zest and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
- Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add condensed milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla; mix until creamy. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream gently into the lemon mixture.
- Spread half of the lemon cream over the chilled crust. Spoon the blueberry mixture evenly on top. Spread the remaining lemon cream over the blueberry layer. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight).
- Top with whipped cream swirls or a smooth layer. Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon slices, and zest. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Can substitute with gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
- Fresh blueberries are recommended for the best flavor, but frozen can be used in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg