Description
Creamy lemon blueberry magic dances through this no-bake dessert, blending tangy citrus with sweet berries in a chilled summer sensation. Cool layers of smooth cream and fresh fruit promise delightful refreshment for anyone craving a simple, elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups (473 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
Filling:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (to thicken)
- Whipped cream
- Extra blueberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, then thoroughly combine with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Transfer the crumbly mixture into an 8-inch baking dish, firmly pressing and compacting the base to create an even, solid foundation.
- Refrigerate the crust for approximately 15 minutes to allow it to set and become slightly firm.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and completely free of lumps.
- Gradually fold in sweetened condensed milk, whisking until the mixture becomes silky and uniform in texture.
- Add fresh lemon zest and juice, stirring gently to distribute the bright, citrusy flavors throughout the creamy mixture.
- Gently fold in plump, ripe blueberries, being careful not to crush them and maintaining their structural integrity.
- Pour the luscious filling over the chilled graham cracker crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely.
- Before serving, garnish with additional fresh blueberries and optional lemon zest for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Toast graham cracker crumbs in a skillet before mixing for enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or zest to the graham cracker base for a subtle warming dimension.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap fresh blueberries with frozen ones during off-season for consistent texture and availability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg