Description
Luscious no bake lemon blueberry dessert promises a refreshing blend of tangy citrus and sweet berries. Cool summer flavors dance together, creating a light and irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 box (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 tub (16 ounces/454 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) blueberry pie filling
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until uniformly moistened. Reserve a small portion for garnishing, then firmly compress the remaining mixture into a 13 x 9-inch dish, creating a solid base. Refrigerate while preparing subsequent layers.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer until achieving a light, airy texture. Gradually incorporate lemon juice and milk, ensuring smooth integration. Introduce lemon pudding mix, beating until the mixture transforms into a silky, robust consistency. Delicately distribute the lemon cream across the chilled crust, maintaining an even surface.
- Strategically dollop blueberry pie filling atop the lemon layer, gently spreading to prevent disrupting the underlying cream. Focus on minimal manipulation to preserve layer integrity.
- Lavish the dessert with a generous blanket of thawed whipped topping, creating a cloud-like covering. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs for an added textural dimension and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to allow complete setting. Once chilled, slice into portions and serve. Store remaining servings in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix, making the recipe more diabetes-friendly without compromising taste.
- Enhance blueberry layer with fresh blueberries instead of pie filling for a healthier, less processed option that adds natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg