No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
A delightful, creamy dessert that combines fresh blueberries with a smooth cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or thawed Fresh blueberries preferred
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon lemon juice
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (7oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (36% – 39% fat content)
- 3 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Blueberry Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, ensuring it dissolves completely and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine the blueberries, sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and lemon juice. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously until blueberries start to burst and sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and let cool.
- Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.
Crust
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, pressing firmly into the bottom and halfway up the sides, then freeze to set.
Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, whip heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- In another mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Fold in the chilled blueberry sauce until well mixed.
- Gently incorporate one-third of the whipped cream into the blueberry mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream, ensuring slight streaks remain.
- Spread filling evenly over the crust and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
For best presentation, top with whole blueberries and powdered sugar before serving. Consider adding cinnamon to the crust or lime zest to the filling for variations.