Description
Vibrant blueberry delight dances with zesty lemon in this irresistible summer dessert. Sweet-tart flavors blend perfectly, promising a refreshing escape that delights your palate with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 12 whole graham crackers
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cream Layer:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 box (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant lemon pudding
- 1½ cups (360 milliliters) half and half
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) blueberry pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers and sugar in a food processor into fine crumbs. Gradually incorporate melted butter until evenly distributed.
- Firmly compress the crumb mixture into a 9×13 pan, creating an even base. Chill in freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Whisk lemon pudding with half and half until mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Allow to rest for 5 minutes to develop consistency.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently fold lemon pudding into cream cheese mixture, ensuring even integration. Carefully incorporate Cool Whip to maintain light texture.
- Evenly spread the luscious lemon cheesecake layer across the prepared crust. Generously top with vibrant blueberry pie filling for contrasting color and flavor.
- Cover the dessert with a final layer of Cool Whip, creating an elegant finish. Refrigerate for minimum 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, artfully garnish with crushed graham crackers, fresh blueberries, and delicate lemon slice accents for visual appeal.
Notes
- Make crust extra crispy by toasting graham cracker crumbs in the oven for 5 minutes before mixing with butter, enhancing the nutty flavor and creating a more robust base.
- Boost lemon intensity by adding fresh lemon zest to the cheesecake layer, giving a bright, zesty punch that complements the sweet blueberry topping.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat cream cheese, making the dessert lighter without compromising on taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg