No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Experience the delight of our No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake, a blend of textures and flavors. It begins with a crumbly and buttery graham cracker crust, followed by a velvety layer of cream cheese infused with hints of vanilla and lemon. Topped off with a burst of juicy blueberries every bite offers a combination of creamy richness tangy sweetness and contrasting crunchy softness. This cheesecake isn't a dessert; it's, like receiving a comforting embrace that is both effortless to prepare and incredibly easy to fall head over heels for.
12 Servings
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 c graham crumbs
- 1/2 c butter melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the cheesecake layer:
- 24 oz approximately 750 grams cream cheese, softened
- 4 c Cool Whip
- 1 1/4 c icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the blueberry topping:
- 3 c blueberries
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 c water
Instructions
- To make the blueberry topping combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and water in a saucepan. Cook on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens. Allow it to cool down before refrigerating.
- For the crust mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar together. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place it in the refrigerator to chill.
- Next prepare the cheesecake layer by whipping cream cheese until it becomes fluffy. Add Cool Whip (whipped topping) icing sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Spread this concoction, over the chilled crust in the pan.
- Now it's time to assemble your cheesecake! Spoon the blueberry topping over the cheesecake layer. Let everything come together by chilling it in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 hours.
- When you're ready to serve your creation carefully slice it into pieces. Enjoy your homemade No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake!
Notes
Transforming this delightful No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake into a gluten-free treat is easy and doesn't compromise on taste! Simply swap the regular graham crumbs for a gluten-free alternative, available at most health food stores. These gluten-free crumbs offer the same buttery, crumbly base but without the worry for those with gluten sensitivities. Ensure that all other ingredients, including the Cool Whip and cream cheese, are labeled gluten-free.