I think it’s such a beautiful cake swirled with juicy, saucy blueberries and topped with even more blueberry sauce. It’s the type of dessert that gets a ton of “Oohs” and “Ahhs,” but it’s so much easier to make than it looks. P.S. It’s also freezer-friendly. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This no-bake blueberry cheesecake is similar to our original No-bake Cheesecake and No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake but this one does not have mascarpone since many of you had asked if the cheesecake could be made without mascarpone. The answer is yes!
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Video
Watch this video to see how I create my decadent no-bake blueberry cheesecake and all the tips you’ll need to serve it like a pro! You’ll be amazed at how stunning it looks, and how easily it comes together.
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
The blueberry cheesecake is made in three parts: a no-bake graham cracker crust, airy cream cheese filling, and Blueberry Sauce, which we also use on our Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce. The fresh (or frozen) blueberries are simmered until jammy and then swirled into the fluffy, creamy filling with extra sauce served over each slice. The hardest part of this recipe is probably waiting for it to set in the fridge, but trust me, friends, it’s worth your patience.
Ingredients
The ingredients here are simple, but be sure to note the temperature of the ingredients because it can affect how the cheesecake thickens up.
Crust Ingredients– graham cracker (14 crackers finely crushed or 1 3/4 cups of crumbs), sugar, and melted butter. You can substitute graham crackers with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits. Cream Cheese – Use at room temperature to avoid chunks in your filling. Remove from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before making. To speed-soften, cut the cream cheese into 1/2″ cubes and leave it on the counter for 30 minutes. Avoid low-fat cream cheese. Sugar – adds just the right amount of sweetness Sour cream – use cold! You won’t taste it in the filling, but its tanginess adds so much depth of flavor. Lemon juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and not concentrate. Heavy whipping cream – use cold and HEAVY cream and not low-fat versions. You can chill the mixing bowl before beating it for the best results. Blueberry topping – water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch and fresh/frozen blueberries
I make this recipe in three easy parts: topping, crust, and filling. You don’t have to pre-bake the crust because we’ve added extra butter to keep it from falling apart.
How to Make Blueberry Sauce
We used our Homemade Blueberry Sauce to swirl into the cheesecake and top individual slices. It takes minutes to make, and you can make it up to a week ahead of time.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Set over medium heat and stir for about 1 minute to thicken. Add the blueberries, and heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, which takes me about 5-6 minutes. When the berries look syrupy, set aside to cool.
How to Make No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
How to Serve No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is fully set, carefully remove the no-bake blueberry cheesecake from the springform pan and then cut it into 14 slices, cleaning the knife with a damp paper towel between each cut. You’ll have half of the blueberry topping left over, so remember to spoon it over each slice to serve. You’ll literally be swooning over every bite.
Can I Substitute the Blueberry Sauce?
Sure! I’ve tried a mixture of raspberry and strawberry as the topping, like in our Panna Cotta recipe, or you can try a Strawberry Sauce, or Cherry Sauce as the fruit swirl. You can also try blackberry or fig if you have them on hand. For the holidays, try a Cranberry Sauce no-bake cheesecake. Let us know what variation of no-bake blueberry cheesecake you try in the comments, and tag us on Social Media. I’d love some creative flavor ideas! For a light and airy dessert, you can’t beat our no-bake blueberry cheesecake. You’ll want to show this cake off, but only if you can keep from eating it first.
To Refrigerate: Cover tightly and store in the fridge for 3-5 days. Freezing: Once the cheesecake has set in the refrigerator, wrap it with several layers of plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. To Thaw: If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight. We like to eat it half-way thawed for a texture similar to ice-cream cake.
More No-Bake Dessert Recipes
I love no-bake dessert recipes in the summer when I don’t want the oven heating up my kitchen. If you loved this no-bake blueberry cheesecake, you’ll love our collection of no-bake desserts.
No-bake Strawberry Blueberry Truffle Chocolate Lasagna Classic Tiramisu Banana Pudding Eton Mess Strawberries Romanoff Affogato
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Good Things
I’m savoring every bit of summer right now and the best part is all the yummy fruits and veggies from the garden. Yesterday, my husband and son brought home gobs of cherries from my parents’ cherry trees, and I know just what I’m going to do with them; Cherry Pie for the 4th of July and Cherry Crumble for family visiting this weekend. What is YOUR favorite summer fruit?
