No Bake Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake (Printable)
A refreshing, creamy no-bake cake with fresh blueberries and vibrant lemon flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You 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 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
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 sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate 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 blueberries without crushing them.
05 - Pour filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
06 - Remove cake from the pan. Top with remaining blueberries, sprinkle with lemon zest, and garnish with whipped cream if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The way the tart lemon cuts through rich cream cheese feels like sunshine on a plate
- You can make it entirely ahead, leaving you free to actually enjoy your own party
02 -
- Serve this straight from the refrigerator, it starts to soften quickly once it sits out
- The springform pan is non negotiable here, you will never get this cake out in one piece otherwise
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese beats smooth, cold cream cheese creates tiny lumps you cannot fix
- Pat your blueberries completely dry before folding them in, excess water will make the filling weep