Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert

This Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert with a light and creamy no-bake cheesecake layer is a fabulous make-ahead dessert choice for any time of year!

This popular recipe is a long time reader favorite along with my Next Best Thing to Robert Redford Dessert and Easy Cream Puff Dessert.

Everyone needs a few semi-homemade recipes at their beck and call and this blueberry cream cheese dessert is one of my favorites.

A simple graham cracker crust is topped with a simple cheesecake layer and finished with a layer of blueberry pie filling. This sweet, creamy combination always goes over in a big way at parties.

Ingredient Notes

• Cheesecake Filling – You will need two packages of cream cheese, a container of frozen whipped topping (aka Cool Whip). You’ll also need to grab the powdered sugar and vanilla extract from the pantry. I used one-third less fat Neufchatel, but you can use full-fat cream cheese for an even richer result.
• Blueberry Cheesecake Topping – Canned blueberry pie filling is an awesome kitchen shortcut.
• Graham Cracker Crust – The simple crust consists of graham crackers, butter, and granulated sugar.

How to Soften Cream Cheese

For a smooth cheesecake filling, it’s vital that your cream cheese is softened in advance.

• Countertop – If you have the time, allowing the cream cheese to rest at room temperature is the best choice. To speed up the process, remove the block of cream cheese from the packaging and slice it into cubes. Let it rest on a plate covered with a paper towel or plastic wrap for about 30 minutes. Never allow cream cheese to sit out for over two hours.
• Microwave – Place the unwrapped block of cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it on 50% power for 20 seconds. Microwave for additional 5 second intervals, if needed.

How to Make Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert

This is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. You’ll find detailed instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Graham Cracker Crust

1. Pulse the graham crackers in your food processor until they are ground into fine crumbs.
2. Then, add the sugar and melted butter and process until well combined.
3. Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9- x 13-inch baking dish and pat it firmly down into the pan in an even layer. Bake the crust until fragrant and nicely golden brown. Allow the crust to cool completely while we get to work on the cheesecake layer.

No-Bake Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it’s nice and creamy.
2. Fold in the whipped topping with a spoon or rubber spatula.
3. Transfer the cream cheese mixture to the cooled crust.

Blueberry Topping

1. Carefully spread, or pat the cheesecake layer down over the crust. You have to use some finesse here so you don’t disturb the graham cracker crust but don’t fret if a little bit of the crust does come up. We are going to top the whole thing with blueberry pie filling and no one will be the wiser.
2. Spoon the blueberry pie filling over the top and use a knife or offset spatula to lightly spread it out. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge to chill for several hours or even better, overnight.

Storage

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. This blueberry cream cheese dessert will be at its best if consumed within 2 to 3 days.

I love the look of it, the taste of it, all of it! Always a crowd-pleaser.

More Cheesecake Dessert Ideas

Snickers Cheesecake Bars – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars – Valerie’s Kitchen (yours truly)
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars – The Girl Who Ate Everything
Coconut Cheesecake No Bake Dessert – Crazy For Crust
Oreo Cheesecake Bars – High Heels and Grills