No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert is a refreshing and easy treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with sweet blueberries. It’s perfect for hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven. This dessert is simple to make and requires no baking, making it a favorite for gatherings, potlucks, or just a family treat. It is layered and colorful, appealing to both the eyes and the palate.
How to Make No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert
Ingredients:
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant lemon pudding
- 21 oz can blueberry pie filling
- 16 oz tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions:
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form a crust. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add lemon juice and milk, mixing well. Gradually stir in instant lemon pudding until smooth.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. Spoon the blueberry pie filling on top and spread it evenly.
- Top with thawed whipped topping, and optionally sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
How to Serve No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert
Serve No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert chilled straight from the refrigerator. You can cut it into squares and place them on dessert plates. Sometimes, adding a fresh blueberry or a slice of lemon on top makes it look even more inviting.
How to Store No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert
Keep the dessert covered in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to three days. Make sure to keep it well-covered so it doesn’t soak up any other flavors in the fridge.
Tips to Make No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to easily mix it with the sugar.
- If you want a stronger lemon taste, you can add a little more lemon juice to the cream mixture.
- For a little crunch, you can save some graham cracker crumbs to sprinkle on top before serving.
Variation
You can switch out the blueberry pie filling for other fruit fillings, like cherry or strawberry, if you prefer a different flavor. You can also mix fresh fruit into the cream mixture for added texture and flavor.
FAQs
1. Can I use different types of pudding?
Yes! You can use vanilla or even a different flavor of instant pudding to change it up.
2. How long does this dessert last?
The dessert can last for about three days in the refrigerator if stored properly.
3. Can I freeze No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert?
It’s not recommended to freeze this dessert because the texture of the whipped topping and pudding may change when thawed. Enjoy it fresh instead!
No Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert
A refreshing and easy dessert that combines tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, perfect for hot days.
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant lemon pudding
- 21 oz can blueberry pie filling
- 16 oz tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form a crust. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add lemon juice and milk, mixing well. Gradually stir in instant lemon pudding until smooth.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. Spoon the blueberry pie filling on top and spread it evenly.
- Top with thawed whipped topping, and optionally sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
- Cover and chill for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Can switch blueberry pie filling for other fruit fillings like cherry or strawberry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg










