Description
This Creamy No-Bake Blueberry Delight is the ultimate chilled dessert for warm days, potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings. Also known as Blueberry Yum Yum or Blueberry Lush, this layered dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, luscious blueberry topping, and airy whipped cream for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing treat. Easy to prepare and perfect for making ahead, this no-bake dessert is creamy, fruity, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: ¼ cup finely chopped pecans or almonds
For the Creamy Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed and divided
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice or lemon zest
- Optional: 1 box instant vanilla or lemon pudding mix
For the Blueberry Layer
- 2 (21 oz) cans blueberry pie filling
Homemade Blueberry Filling Option
- 4–5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish
- Fresh blueberries
- Lemon zest
- Extra graham cracker crumbs
- White chocolate shavings or chopped toasted nuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish using the bottom of a measuring cup for an even crust.
- For a no-bake crust, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. For a crispier crust, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice or pudding mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until fully combined and light in texture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spoon the blueberry pie filling evenly over the cream layer, spreading gently to keep the layers separate.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the blueberry layer.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, graham cracker crumbs, or white chocolate shavings if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Homemade Blueberry Filling Instructions (Optional)
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add blueberries and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly, about 5–8 minutes.
- Lightly mash some berries for texture if desired.
- Cool completely before layering into the dessert.
Notes
- Chill overnight for the best flavor and cleanest slices.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Homemade blueberry filling gives the dessert a fresher, brighter flavor.
- To prevent layers from blending, ensure each layer is chilled before adding the next.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and lite whipped topping.
- This dessert can be frozen for up to 1 month without fresh garnish.
- Try swapping blueberry filling with cherry, strawberry, or mixed berry for delicious variations.
- Individual servings in mason jars or dessert cups make beautiful party desserts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–16 servings
- Calories: 380–450 kcal
- Sugar: 30–38g
- Fat: 20–25g
- Carbohydrates: 45–55g
- Fiber: 2–3g
- Protein: 4–6g
Keywords: Creamy No-Bake Blueberry Delight