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No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake: A Refreshingly Simple Delight


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, luscious no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a fresh, sweet blueberry topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you want a cool, delicious dessert without turning on the oven!


Ingredients

Scale

For the crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the cheesecake layer:

  • 24 oz (750 g / 3 packages) cream cheese, softened

  • 4 cups Cool Whip (1 L container)

  • 1¼ cups icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioners sugar)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the blueberry topping:

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ cup water


Instructions

  1. Prepare crust:

    • Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.

    • Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan or pie dish.

    • Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

  2. Make cheesecake layer:

    • In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.

    • Add icing sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix well.

    • Gently fold in Cool Whip until combined and fluffy.

    • Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Return to refrigerator.

  3. Prepare blueberry topping:

    • In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water.

    • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture thickens and becomes glossy (~5–7 minutes).

    • Allow to cool to room temperature.

  4. Assemble and chill:

    • Pour cooled blueberry topping over the cheesecake layer.

    • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

  5. Serve:

    • Remove from refrigerator, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

For a more tart flavor, add extra lemon juice to the topping.

Use fresh or frozen blueberries — if frozen, thaw before cooking.

Cheesecake keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake / Refrigerator
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: No Bake Cheesecake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Easy Dessert, Summer Dessert, No Bake