Creamy Lemon Blueberry Delight (Printable)

A delightful chilled dessert with lemon and blueberries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cream Layer

01 - 2 cups 480 ml heavy whipping cream
02 - 8 oz 225 g cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
04 - 1/3 cup 80 ml fresh lemon juice
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruit & Assembly

07 - 2 cups 300 g fresh blueberries plus extra for garnish
08 - 1 1/2 sleeves about 200 g graham crackers

→ Garnish

09 - Additional lemon zest
10 - Extra blueberries
11 - Fresh mint leaves optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
02 - In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
03 - Gently fold in the whipped cream into the lemon-cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
04 - In a 9x9 inch 23x23 cm baking dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them if needed to fit.
05 - Spread 1/3 of the lemon cream mixture over the crackers. Scatter a generous layer of blueberries over the cream.
06 - Repeat layers graham crackers, cream, blueberries twice, ending with the cream on top.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set and graham crackers to soften.
08 - Garnish with extra blueberries, lemon zest, and mint before serving. Slice and enjoy chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required, making it a fuss-free dessert.
  • Fresh blueberries add natural sweetness and vibrant color.
  • Perfectly balanced tartness from real lemon juice and zest.
  • Soft, soaked graham crackers create a delightful texture contrast.
02 -
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the best texture and flavor.
  • Beat the cream to stiff peaks for maximum fluffiness.
  • Arrange graham crackers tightly to avoid large gaps in the layers.
  • Chill the cake overnight if possible for easier slicing and enhanced flavor blending.
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