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No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Dessert for Summer – Light, Fresh, and Easy

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust: 2 cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more to taste)
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the blueberry layer: 2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen, patted dry)
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry jam or lemon curd (optional, for gloss)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the crust: Stir crushed cookies, sugar, and salt with melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch pan or a 9-inch pie dish. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to compact it. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream to medium-stiff peaks. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Beat the base: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
  4. Fold it together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon-cream cheese mixture in two additions. Stop when it looks smooth and airy. Taste and add a bit more powdered sugar if you like it sweeter.
  5. Assemble the filling: Spread the lemon filling over the chilled crust in an even layer. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Add blueberries: Scatter blueberries evenly over the filling. If using jam or lemon curd, warm slightly and drizzle over berries for a glossy finish. Sprinkle with extra zest if you love citrus.
  7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set. Overnight is even better for clean slices.
  8. Serve: Slice with a sharp knife. Wipe the blade between cuts for neat squares. Enjoy cold.