Decadent No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

            A simple, yet refreshing dessert that comes together in a short time. Made with an easy graham cracker crust and topped with Blueberries, a taste that will delight your tongue. When you serve a dessert that looks like it took most of your day to make, everyone makes you feel so good with all the compliments.

            Those hot summer days that call for picnics, BBQs or family gatherings would be the perfect time to serve this decadent dessert. Of course, I have done what I do best and tweaked this recipe to make it even easier than it was. I eliminated the baking to make this a no bake dessert. 

Not baking it does mean that you will have to chill the crust for a few hours so that it stays together.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use a different fruit?

You can go ahead and change out the fruit to one you like. Some suggestions are cherry, apple, or strawberry.

Can I use cookie crumbs instead of Graham crackers?

Definitely! I have used crushed oreos, vanilla wafers, cinnamon crackers and even crushed chocolate chip cookies.

How can I serve a large group with this recipe?

If you need to serve a crowd or have more than the classic 8 pieces you get from a pie shaped cheesecake, use a mini muffin pan. You can get up to 36 from one tray. Making miniature little cheesecakes are perfectly adorable. You will make them in the same manner. Press the crust into a muffin tin cup, chill those while you prepare the filling. Fill each cup with an equal amount of filling. Return to the refrigerator to chill for two hours. Spoon pie filling into each muffin cup and carefully remove each with a fork or knife.

What ingredients do you need for Decadent No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

            Crust:

            1 stick, unsalted butter, melted

            18 graham crackers

            Filling:

            8 ounces softened cream cheese

            1 cup heavy cream

            1 tsp vanilla

            1 cup powdered sugar

            Topping:

            1 can 15 ounces blueberry pie filling (or fruit pie filling of your choice)

How to make Decadent No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

FIRST STEP:

Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they become a fine powder.

Add in the melted butter and pulse until combined

SECOND STEP:

Press the crust mix into the bottom of a springform pan

Push the crust down using the bottom of a cup to ensure it is packed hard

THIRD STEP:

Place the crust into the refrigerator to chill while you begin to prepare the filling

Combine the vanilla, heavy cream, cream cheese and the powdered sugar in a bowl

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FOURTH STEP:

Mix well until the filling is smooth and free of any lumps

Spread this filling mix on top of the crust, smooth out so it is even.

FIFTH STEP:

Return to the refrigerator to chill

Chill for at least two hours.

SIXTH STEP:

Pour the blueberry pie filling on the top just before serving.

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Note:

If you are going to use apple pie filling instead of blueberry, add a tsp of cinnamon to the filling mix. This creates a whole new layer of flavor in an easy dessert.