This Easy No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Is A Lusciously Rich Dessert! (2024)

My no-bake blueberry cheesecake is all the deliciousness of regular cheesecake with no baking time required! It’s a simple dessert recipe anyone can whip up, with the creamiest filling and tons of fresh blueberry flavor! You'll be making it for every occasion!

Easy No-Bake Blueberry Dessert

Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, but I’m not always a fan of fussy baking! I don’t always have the time for the usual water bath and long baking time.

This cheesecake has a rich, creamy, fluffy filling made from cream cheese and Cool Whip and takes no time to bring together! I fold in a simple, sweet blueberry filling with just a hint of cinnamon for incredible flavor.

Then, it all gets poured into a buttery homemade graham cracker crust and refrigerated until it’s perfectly set. It’s the perfect easy dessert for family dinners, birthdays, potlucks, or anytime!

🥘 Ingredients

This amazing blueberry cheesecake uses my easy blueberry pie filling. You can make the pie filling ahead of time and save it for easy dessert recipes like this one!

Graham Cracker Crust

• Graham Cracker Crumbs – 1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs. This equals about 10 graham crackers if you’re crushing them by hand or using a food processor to grind them.
• Sugar – 3 tablespoons of sugar. You can also use brown sugar to make the crust!
• Butter – 7 tablespoons of butter. Melt the butter to blend with the graham cracker crumbs. I like to use salted butter for this recipe.

*See everything you need to know about making your own graham cracker crust from scratch here!

Blueberry Pie Filling

• Blueberries – 1 cup of blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe.
• Sugar – ¼ cup of sugar. Granulated white sugar is all we need here!
• Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Cornstarch helps to thicken and bind the pie filling.
• Cinnamon – 1 pinch of ground cinnamon. Just a bit to highlight all of the wonderful blueberry flavors.
• Salt – 1 pinch of salt. Just a pinch of salt helps to balance the flavors!
• Lemon Juice – ½ tablespoon of lemon juice. I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice, but you can also use bottled lemon juice here.

Cheesecake Filling

• Cream Cheese – 16 ounces of cream cheese. This is equivalent to 2 8-ounce bricks of cream cheese. They should be softened to room temperature (see note).
• Cool Whip – 8 ounces of Cool Whip. I also recommend setting the Cool Whip out for 30 minutes to thaw before mixing.
• Sugar – ½ cup of sugar. Just a little sugar helps to perfectly sweeten the cheesecake filling!

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

You’ll need a 9-inch springform pan to make this cheesecake easy to serve! Can’t find a springform pan? Feel free to use a store-bought graham cracker crust.

This recipe will yield one 9-inch cheesecake.

Make The Graham Cracker Crust

Step 1: Mix ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups (126 grams) of graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons (36 grams) of sugar. Then, add 7 tablespoons (98 grams) of melted butter and use a fork to combine, making sure the melted butter is evenly distributed throughout the crumb mixture. When it’s done, the texture should be like wet sand & clump easily in your hands.

Step 2: Press into pan. Once the crust ingredients are combined, add the mixture to a 9-inch springform pan. You want to press it firmly into the pan and about 2 inches up the sides. Freeze for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour before filling. *See the graham cracker crust recipe for details and help!

Make The Blueberry Pie Filling

Step 3: Mix the filling ingredients. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup (148 grams) of fresh or frozen, drained blueberries, ¼ cup (50 grams) of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon (8 grams) of cornstarch, 1 pinch of ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of salt, and ½ tablespoon (7 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Step 4: Simmer to thicken. Heat to a low simmer for 5 minutes, remove from the heat, and set aside until cool. *See my blueberry pie filling for more specifics to make this tasty topping with fresh, frozen, or wild blueberries!

Make The Cheesecake Filling and Assemble

Step 5: Make cheesecake filling. To make the cheesecake, first beat 16 ounces (454 grams) of softened, room-temperature cream cheese and ½ cup (100 grams) of sugar until completely smooth. Then, gently fold in the blueberry filling, followed by 8 ounces (227 grams) of Cool Whip until fluffy and evenly distributed.

Step 6: Transfer to crust. Once the filling is thoroughly combined, transfer the cheesecake mixture to the prepared, chilled crust. Then, refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours before you serve it.

Step 7: Release and serve. To serve your no-bake blueberry cheesecake, gently loosen the springform pan sides and carefully lift away the ring. Slice and serve!

🍽️ What To Serve With

My creamy, no-bake blueberry cheesecake is one of the easiest desserts ever! I love to serve this amazing cheesecake for dessert with extras of the delightful blueberry filling right on top.

You can also serve it with a dollop of luscious whipped cream! A perfect dessert for summer days or even holidays. I enjoy it with an Irish coffee!

💭 Tips & Notes

• Make sure to set out the cream cheese and Cool Whip for 30 minutes before starting! It’s important to bring them to room temperature so they’re easier to combine into the filling.
• Double the berry filling to serve over the cheesecake! You can leave the filling fresh or cook it according to my blueberry pie filling recipe.
• Short on time and prefer to use a store-bought graham cracker crust? Reduce the filling by half, and then top your cheesecake with the remaining portion of Cool Whip and berries at serving.
• Use a glass to make pressing the crust easier! I love to use a drinking glass or measuring spoon to help press out the crust. This makes for a firmer, more packed crust and saves your fingers too!

🥡 Storing

After serving, store this dessert in your refrigerator, covered with plastic cling film, for up to 5 days!

I don’t recommend letting the cheesecake sit out longer than it is being served, as the filling may start to melt and possibly spoil.

Freezing

To extend the shelf life of this gorgeous cheesecake, you can freeze it! Leave it in the springform pan and wrap it in plastic cling film, pressing some cling film to the surface to prevent ice crystals.

Then, wrap the whole cheesecake in a sheet of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 1 month! When you’re ready to serve the cheesecake, let it thaw in your fridge overnight.

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