Blueberry Lush
Blueberry Lush is a perfect summer dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake layer, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and a luscious blueberry topping. This no-bake delight is easy to prepare and great for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 12 pieces graham crackers
- ¼ Cup pecans (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- ½ Cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
For the cheesecake layer
- 16 Ounces cream cheese (at room temperature) Make sure it's at room temperature for easy blending.
- 1 Cup powdered sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative.
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 Ounces whipped topping (thawed) Divided into two portions for layering.
For the topping
- 2 Cans blueberry pie filling (21 Ounces each)
For greasing
- NA shortening (or butter) For greasing the baking dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or pan with shortening or butter.
- Put the graham crackers and brown sugar into a food processor and pulse until the crackers are chopped into fine crumbs.
- Slowly add the melted butter while the processor runs at low speed until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
- Press the crumbs firmly into the greased baking dish. Place the crust in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes or until it has hardened.
- While the crust is freezing, add the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add half of the whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture, and beat at low speed until everything is mixed thoroughly.
- Spread the cheesecake layer over the crust, and spoon both cans of the blueberry pie filling on top, spreading it out evenly.
- Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it carefully so the pie filling doesn’t mix with it.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best.
- Before serving, top with extra chopped pecans if liked, and serve chilled.
Notes
To elevate the dessert, garnish with fresh blueberries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. This dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.