No Bake Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake (Printable)

Refreshing creamy cake with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. Perfect summer dessert that's light, easy to make, and requires no baking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Lemon Blueberry Cream Filling

05 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 2/3 cups fresh blueberries

→ Topping

12 - 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
13 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
14 - Whipped cream for garnish (optional)

# How-to Steps:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Mix until well blended and press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
03 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Carefully fold in 1 2/3 cups fresh blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
05 - Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set.
06 - Remove cake from springform pan before serving. Top with remaining 3/4 cup fresh blueberries, sprinkle with lemon zest, and garnish with whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The texture is like eating a cloud made of sunshine and berries
  • You can make it ahead and actually enjoy your own party
  • It tastes like you spent hours when really it was maybe twenty minutes
02 -
  • The four hour chill time is not negotiable. This cake needs time to set properly or you will have a beautiful mess on your hands.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform. It helps the crust release cleanly without cracking.
  • Room temperature ingredients are your friend. Cold cream cheese means lumpy filling which nobody wants.
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before whipping cream. It makes the process so much faster.
  • Pat your blueberries dry with paper towels before folding them in. Excess moisture can make the filling too loose.

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