Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
This blueberry cream cheese pie is an easy no-bake summer dessert with a luscious cream cheese filling and homemade fresh blueberry topping. This delicious blueberry cream cheese pie has loads of outstanding blueberry flavor and the homemade blueberry sauce topping can be made with fresh or frozen berries. Cream cheese and blueberry are flavors everyone loves, and I loved the bonus of it being an easy make-ahead dessert recipe.
Berries are my favorite fruit, and blueberries top that list, so when the blueberry season arrives I can’t wait to bake something delicious.
You’re going to love this Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie because.
No-Bake Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
This recipe consists of three layers, a graham cracker crust, cheesecake filling, and a delicious blueberry topping.
You can purchase preground graham cracker crumbs, or make your own. To make crumbs place the graham crackers in a food processor, or a ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
If you want to use other cookie crumbs, like vanilla or sugar cookie crumbs you certainly can.
We make the blueberry topping first so it has time to cool.
Equipment Needed
Measuring cup, measuring spoons, electric mixer 9-inch pie pan.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Ingredients
Blueberry Topping
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (frozen if off-season)
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 graham crackers)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2- 8 oz packages of cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup cold whipping cream (heavy cream)
- 3/4 cup icing sugar (confectioner sugar)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie Instructions
Step 1 – Blueberry Topping
For an even easier-to-make pie, skip cooking the topping and top it with a layer of freshly washed and drained blueberries, and a dollop of whipped cream.
If you want to make the cooked blueberry topping like I did, here is the recipe, we make this first so it has time to cool.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well. Once mixed add the blueberries and stir to coat.
Place the pan on medium heat and cook the blueberry mixture, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils and thickens, (about 20 minutes)
Once thickened remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Step 2 – Graham Cracker Crust
In a medium-sized bowl add the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt Mix well.
Drizzle with the melted butter.
Mix the crumbs with a fork until evenly coated.
Transfer the graham cracker crust to a 9-inch pie plate, and press the crumbs evenly around the bottom of the crust first and then up the sides of the pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap and pop in the freezer section of your fridge while we make the filling.
Step 3 -Cream Cheese Layer Pie Filling
In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the cold whipping cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
In a mixer bowl with a paddle attachment, add room-temperature cream cheese. Whip on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Add the icing sugar (confection sugar), lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Blend until incorporated.
Once the cream cheese mixture is finished, using a rubber spatula fold the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture.
Step 4 – Assembling the Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
Take the graham crust from the freezer, and top it with the cream cheese filling. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly.
Check if the blueberry topping is cool, if not cover the pie with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until the topping is cool.
Once your blueberry topping is cool, spoon over the whole pie, in an even layer.
Once cooled spread the blueberry mixture over the pie and return to the fridge to chill wrapped in plastic wrap.
Let this recipe chill until firm (and hold back any family samplers) for at least 4 hours to give the pie enough time to set and slice properly.
Garnish with fresh whipped cream (optional)
Freezing and Storing No-Bake Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
You can freeze this pie for up to a month, wrapped very well in plastic wrap and an airtight container. To serve remove it from the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for about half an hour. Then place it in the fridge until you’re ready for it.
Any leftover pie will keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Make sure to cover it in plastic wrap.
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