Description
Silky no bake blueberry cheesecake brings together creamy Philadelphia cream cheese and fresh blueberries in a luscious summer dessert. Cool graham cracker crust and tangy berry topping make this chilled treat irresistible for weekend gatherings or sweet midnight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 250 g / 2 cups graham crackers
- 120 g / 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 450 g / 16 oz cream cheese
- 240 ml / 1 cup heavy cream
- 100 g / 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 15 ml / 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 230 g / 2 cups fresh blueberries
Topping:
- 120 g / 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp honey
- 15 ml / 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, creating a uniform sandy texture.
- Melt butter and combine thoroughly with graham cracker crumbs until mixture resembles wet sand consistency.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Chill prepared crust in refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify while preparing filling.
- Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar and vanilla extract into cream cheese, mixing until fully integrated and silky.
- Whip heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture, maintaining the delicate volume and creating a smooth filling.
- Fold fresh blueberries into cheesecake mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Pour cheesecake filling over chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for minimum 4 hours or overnight to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- For topping, combine fresh blueberries with honey and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Simmer blueberry mixture over low heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened and berries begin to break down.
- Cool blueberry sauce completely before drizzling over chilled cheesecake just before serving.
- Slice and serve chilled, garnishing with additional fresh blueberries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely ground to prevent a crumbly, uneven crust that might fall apart when slicing.
- Softened cream cheese at room temperature prevents lumps and creates a smoother, more luxurious filling texture.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks carefully to maintain its delicate structure and prevent over-beating, which can cause a grainy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds for the crust base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg