Description
The No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert is a light, creamy, and refreshing summer treat featuring a graham cracker crust, tangy lemon filling, and a fresh blueberry topping. Perfect for warm weather gatherings and no-bake dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for sweeter topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a crust. Chill in the fridge.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the lemon filling over the chilled crust and smooth evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours to set.
- In a bowl, mix fresh blueberries with lemon juice and optional sugar. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Top the set dessert with blueberry mixture and refrigerate an additional 30 minutes before serving.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Replace dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free or vegan dessert.
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the dessert sets properly.
- Optional: Add orange zest or swap blueberries with strawberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no bake dessert, lemon blueberry dessert, summer dessert, cream cheese dessert, easy no bake treat