No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

Health score
2%
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust
45 min.
10
483kcal

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No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake, featuring a delicious graham cracker crust and a luscious blueberry filling. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for those hot summer days when turning on the oven is the last thing you want to do. With a rich, creamy cheesecake base enhanced by the natural sweetness of blueberries, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.

The secret to this cheesecake's stunning appearance lies in the artful combination of fresh blueberries and a glossy blueberry jam topping. The graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch and complements the smooth, velvety filling beautifully. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to enjoy it fresh or up to a day in advance, making it an excellent choice for gatherings and celebrations.

With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, this No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake is not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary needs. Whether you're a blueberry enthusiast or simply a fan of no-bake desserts, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their dessert game without the hassle of baking.

Ingredients

  • pint blueberries 
  • cups blueberries fresh
  • 0.7 cup blueberry jam 
  • 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • tablespoon gelatin powder unflavored (measured from 2 envelopes)
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed ()
  •  graham crackers whole
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until graham crackers are finely ground.
  2. Add butter and vanilla; process until moist crumbs form. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan.
  3. Bake crust until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup water into small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes. Stir over very low heat just until gelatin dissolves. Set aside.
  6. Blend cream cheese, cream, sugar, and lemon juice in processor until smooth.
  7. Add berries; puree until smooth (some blueberry bits will remain). With machine running, add warm gelatin mixture through feed tube and blend well.
  8. Pour filling into crust. Cover; chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.) Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Release pan sides.
  9. Transfer to platter.
  10. Beat cream and sugar in medium bowl until firm peaks form.
  11. Spread cream mixture thickly over top of cheesecake.
  12. Place berries in bowl.
  13. Heat jam in small saucepan over low heat until just melted.
  14. Pour jam over berries; toss to coat. Mound coated berries in center of cream, leaving 1-inch plain border. Chill cake at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories483kcal
Protein4.79%
Fat50.57%
Carbs44.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.61
Glycemic Load
24.25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.404347761818%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.76mg
Petunidin
43.84mg
Delphinidin
49.26mg
Malvidin
93.97mg
Peonidin
28.21mg
Catechin
7.36mg
Epigallocatechin
0.92mg
Epicatechin
0.86mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
2.31mg
Myricetin
1.81mg
Quercetin
10.67mg
Gallocatechin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:483.36kcal
24.17%
Fat:27.98g
43.05%
Saturated Fat:16.23g
101.41%
Carbohydrates:55.56g
18.52%
Net Carbohydrates:51.13g
18.59%
Sugar:34.54g
38.37%
Cholesterol:76.3mg
25.43%
Sodium:237.75mg
10.34%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:5.97g
11.93%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.6%
Vitamin K:28.88µg
27.51%
Vitamin A:1056.84IU
21.14%
Vitamin C:16.2mg
19.64%
Fiber:4.43g
17.71%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.03%
Phosphorus:115.51mg
11.55%
Vitamin E:1.51mg
10.09%
Selenium:5.8µg
8.29%
Calcium:79.04mg
7.9%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.73%
Copper:0.15mg
7.49%
Iron:1.29mg
7.18%
Magnesium:27.82mg
6.96%
Potassium:237.75mg
6.79%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.17%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.84%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.77%
Folate:22.7µg
5.67%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.92%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.24%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.08%
Source:Epicurious