Save No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake is a refreshing dessert featuring layers of creamy lemon filling, sweet blueberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust. It's the perfect treat for summer gatherings and makes serving dessert effortless.
I made this cake for my family's weekend barbecue and everyone loved how light and creamy it was. It disappeared quickly and even those who aren't lemon fans came back for seconds!
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup melted butter
- Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 cups fresh blueberries
- Garnish: Lemon zest, extra blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×9-inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the filling:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest and juice, mixing well.
- Whip the cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine and assemble:
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Spread half of the filling over the chilled crust, then layer with fresh blueberries. Spread the remaining filling on top.
- Garnish and chill:
- Garnish with extra blueberries and lemon zest. Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve:
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Save This dessert has become a summer favorite for my kids, who love helping layer the blueberries and taste the sweet lemon flavor. It's now a staple for summertime celebrations in our home.
Required Tools
You'll need mixing bowls, an electric mixer, and a 9×9-inch pan for this recipe.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains dairy products and is vegetarian. Double-check ingredient packages for possible allergen traces.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (1/9th) has about 300 calories, 22 g fat, 24 g carbohydrates, and 3 g protein.
Save Serve chilled for a cool, creamy dessert everyone will love. Easy to make ahead, it's the perfect finish for any summer meal.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → How long does this dessert need to chill?
Chill for at least 4 hours for best results. Overnight chilling enhances the texture and flavor.
- → Can I use frozen blueberries?
Fresh blueberries are preferred for the best texture, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well first.
- → What type of cream cheese works best?
Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer, creamier filling. Softened at room temperature blends best.
- → Is this suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this dessert is vegetarian-friendly. Check cream cheese and whipped cream labels for added ingredients.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prepare the dessert a day in advance and keep it refrigerated until serving for convenience.
- → What pan size is recommended?
A 9×9-inch pan is ideal for even layers and easy serving portions.