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Effortless No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

A perfect slice of creamy blueberry cheesecake with a thick graham cracker crust and rich blueberry topping dripping down the side.
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Make this easy, creamy No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. This simple recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion without needing to turn on your oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (for filling)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the creamy filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until the mixture thickens slightly. Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries.
  4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust and spread evenly. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
  5. Prepare the blueberry topping: In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of blueberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, cornstarch, and water.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let the topping cool completely.
  7. When ready to serve, spoon the cooled blueberry topping over the set cheesecake. Slice and serve this quick dessert idea chilled.

Notes

  • For a showstopping dessert look, reserve a few perfect fresh blueberries to place on top of the sauce after spreading it over the cheesecake.
  • If you prefer a baked version, this recipe can be adapted, but you must bake it at 325°F for 50-60 minutes and allow for a long cooling period.
  • This make ahead dessert sets best when chilled for the full overnight period.

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Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/easy-no-bake-blueberry-cheesecake-recipe/