Description
Indulge in the heavenly Cream Cheese Lemon Dessert topped with vibrant blueberries. This delightful treat features a creamy filling infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, perfectly balanced by a crunchy graham cracker crust. Ideal for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its refreshing flavors and stunning presentation. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, each bite offers a burst of sunshine that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press it into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden; set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the creamy filling over the cooled crust and bake for another 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top generously with fresh blueberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg