This light and airy No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake is one of our favorite summer desserts because it’s easy to make and doesn’t require heating up your oven. The texture is luxurious and it’s insanely delicious.
I think it’s such a beautiful cake swirled with juicy, saucy blueberries and topped with even more blueberry sauce. It’s the type of dessert that gets a ton of “Oohs” and “Ahhs,” but it’s so much easier to make than it looks. P.S. It’s also freezer-friendly.
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This no-bake blueberry cheesecake is similar to our original No-bake Cheesecake and No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake but this one does not have mascarpone since many of you had asked if the cheesecake could be made without mascarpone. The answer is yes!
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Video
Watch this video to see how I create my decadent no-bake blueberry cheesecake and all the tips you’ll need to serve it like a pro! You’ll be amazed at how stunning it looks, and how easily it comes together.
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
The blueberry cheesecake is made in three parts: a no-bake graham cracker crust, airy cream cheese filling, and Blueberry Sauce, which we also use on our Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce. The fresh (or frozen) blueberries are simmered until jammy and then swirled into the fluffy, creamy filling with extra sauce served over each slice.
The hardest part of this recipe is probably waiting for it to set in the fridge, but trust me, friends, it’s worth your patience.
Ingredients
The ingredients here are simple, but be sure to note the temperature of the ingredients because it can affect how the cheesecake thickens up.
- Crust Ingredients– graham cracker (14 crackers finely crushed or 1 3/4 cups of crumbs), sugar, and melted butter. You can substitute graham crackers with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits.
- Cream Cheese – Use at room temperature to avoid chunks in your filling. Remove from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before making. To speed-soften, cut the cream cheese into 1/2″ cubes and leave it on the counter for 30 minutes. Avoid low-fat cream cheese.
- Sugar – adds just the right amount of sweetness
- Sour cream – use cold! You won’t taste it in the filling, but its tanginess adds so much depth of flavor.
- Lemon juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and not concentrate.
- Heavy whipping cream – use cold and HEAVY cream and not low-fat versions. You can chill the mixing bowl before beating it for the best results.
- Blueberry topping – water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch and fresh/frozen blueberries
I make this recipe in three easy parts: topping, crust, and filling. You don’t have to pre-bake the crust because we’ve added extra butter to keep it from falling apart.
How to Make Blueberry Sauce
We used our Homemade Blueberry Sauce to swirl into the cheesecake and top individual slices. It takes minutes to make, and you can make it up to a week ahead of time.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch and stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Set over medium heat and stir for about 1 minute to thicken.
- Add the blueberries, and heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, which takes me about 5-6 minutes. When the berries look syrupy, set aside to cool.
How to Make No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor or in a large zip-top bag using a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with sugar and melted butter. Line the bottom of a 9-inch Springform pan with a circle of parchment paper, and then use the back of a spoon to press the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom and 1/2” up the sides of the pan. Place the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar for about 3 minutes using an electric hand mixer, scraping the bowl as needed until completely smooth. Then mix in the sour cream and lemon juice and beat for another minute.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes or until you achieve stiff peaks. This means that when you lift the beaters straight out of the bowl, the whipped cream stands up instead of falling down into the bowl.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese using a spatula.
Pro Tip:
You can use a stand mixer for this recipe but you will need to clean the bowl and the attachment before beating the heavy cream. This extra step is why I prefer to use an electric hand mixer.
- Add half of your filling over the chilled crust. Dot 1/4 of the blueberry sauce over the filling. Swirl it in lightly with the back of a skewer or knife.
- Layer the rest of the filling over the top. Dot with another 1/4 of the blueberry sauce, and swirl them in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to ensure it sets up. To serve, cut and top with the other half of the blueberry sauce.
Pro Tip:
If you prefer mini cheesecakes, you can follow the tutorial for our Mini No-bake Cheesecakes, swirling blueberries just over the top.
How to Serve No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is fully set, carefully remove the no-bake blueberry cheesecake from the springform pan and then cut it into 14 slices, cleaning the knife with a damp paper towel between each cut.
You’ll have half of the blueberry topping left over, so remember to spoon it over each slice to serve. You’ll literally be swooning over every bite.
Can I Substitute the Blueberry Sauce?
Sure! I’ve tried a mixture of raspberry and strawberry as the topping, like in our Panna Cotta recipe, or you can try a Strawberry Sauce, or Cherry Sauce as the fruit swirl. You can also try blackberry or fig if you have them on hand. For the holidays, try a Cranberry Sauce no-bake cheesecake.
Let us know what variation of no-bake blueberry cheesecake you try in the comments, and tag us on Social Media. I’d love some creative flavor ideas!
Make-Ahead
This is the perfect make-ahead recipe since the texture of the no-bake cheesecake holds up really well. You can also store the three parts (crust, topping, and filling) separately up to 3 days ahead.
- To Refrigerate: Cover tightly and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Freezing: Once the cheesecake has set in the refrigerator, wrap it with several layers of plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Thaw: If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight. We like to eat it half-way thawed for a texture similar to ice-cream cake.
For a light and airy dessert, you can’t beat our no-bake blueberry cheesecake. You’ll want to show this cake off, but only if you can keep from eating it first.
More No-Bake Dessert Recipes
I love no-bake dessert recipes in the summer when I don’t want the oven heating up my kitchen. If you loved this no-bake blueberry cheesecake, you’ll love our collection of no-bake desserts.
- No-bake Strawberry Blueberry Truffle
- Chocolate Lasagna
- Classic Tiramisu
- Banana Pudding
- Eton Mess
- Strawberries Romanoff
- Affogato
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No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, from 14 whole crackers
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, 2, 8-oz blocks, room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 recipe blueberry Topping (below), to serve
Ingredients for Blueberry Topping:
- 1/3 cup water for fresh berries, use 1/4 cup for frozen berries
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 16-18 oz
Instructions
How to Make Blueberry Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, add water, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Use a spatula to stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set over medium heat and continue stirring until the mixture starts to thicken in about 1 minute.
- Add blueberries and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally and gently as they cook. When done, the berries will release some of their juice and turn syrupy, which takes about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
How to Make No-Bake Cheesecake
- In the bowl of a food processor, coarsely break up graham crackers then pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a bowl, add 1 Tbsp sugar and 8 Tbsp melted butter. Stir to evenly moisten crumbs. Line a 9-inch round springform pan with a round of parchment paper and press crumbs into the bottom of the pan going 1/2" up the sides. Freeze for 15 minutes or refrigerate 30 minutes for crumbs to set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium/high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy and completely smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add sour cream and lemon juice and beat for another minute until well incorporated.
- Wash the mixer attachments and then in a second large mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, or until whipped and stiff peaks form.
- Using a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, scraping from the bottom of the bowl as you mix.
- Pour half of the filling over the cooled crust. Spoon 1/4 of the cooled blueberry sauce over the first cream cheese layer and lightly swirl over the top.
- Pour on the remaining cheesecake mixture and smooth out the top. Spoon and swirl 1/4 of the blueberry sauce over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight to fully set. To serve, top individual slices of cheesecake with the remaining blueberry sauce.
Notes
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I’m savoring every bit of summer right now and the best part is all the yummy fruits and veggies from the garden. Yesterday, my husband and son brought home gobs of cherries from my parents’ cherry trees, and I know just what I’m going to do with them; Cherry Pie for the 4th of July and Cherry Crumble for family visiting this weekend. What is YOUR favorite summer fruit?
can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Plain Greek yogurt is usually a good substite. Let us know how it goes if you try that!
Hello Natasha, i’m making this Cheesecake tomorrow but using frozen blueberries, should they be thawed first? Cant wait to try it!! Dry
Hi Mardi! No, they do not need to be thawed.
This cheesecake is delicious & I am craving it again! Just curious if it’s possible to substitute cool whip for the heavy whipping cream? I am not able to get to the store but needed to make a dessert & I have cool whip but no heavy whipping cream.
Hi Chris, I haven’t tested that with cool whip to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
This cheesecake was delicious! I love how easy it was to make. It was light and not overly sweet – perfect for a summer dessert. Thank you once again for a great recipe! I’m might try other berries too!
You’re welcome, Lynn. Thank you for the wonderful review.
I brought the no-bake blueberry cheesecake to our neighborhood HOA picnic last week and they all loved it! It was the perfect dessert to have on a hot summer day! 😊
I’ve never made Cheesecake before but this was absolutely delicious!!
That’s wonderful, Jean! Thank you for trying my recipe.
Turned out so good, thank you for the recipe
Thank you Natasha for all your wonderful recipes and for all you do for us! I’m an expert on making cheesecake but not the no bake style. I also like it nice and high. Do you think I could use three blocks of cream cheese instead of two? Thank you in advance!
Hi Darlene! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. The ratios suggested are important for properly setting. If you want a thicker cheesecake, I would suggest increasing the recipe as a whole.
Hi Natasha, I made the cheesecake for tomorrow just wondering if you warm up the extra blueberry sauce to add on top or if you serve it cold?
Hi Jessica, we serve the topping cold. I hope you love it!
Hi Natasha, I want to make this recipe but with raspberries! Should I just follow this recipe for the sauce but substitute raspberries for blueberries, or do you recommend following the Panna cotta recipe for the sauce? Thanks in advance!
Hi Anna! Yes- you should be able to use raspberries.
What to use if I don’t have a springform pan?
Hi Mary. It would be very difficult to get a clean slice of cheesecake out of a regular pan without it falling apart. But you can use a regular pan as well. You’ll have to experiment with the size because the springform pan is deeper than a regular baking pan. You could also use a casserole or glass pan/dish but a springform pan really works best.
Hi Natasha, I love the non bake cheese cake, do you think am I able to add the blueberry sauce into that recipe? Thank you
This is a no bake cheesecake recipe with bluerry so this will work.
Looks great, can’t wait to try it, perfect for summer weather when you don’t want to turn on your oven. But there is no Sharkey.
Can you substitute the sugar for icing sugar instead? I want to try this as I made a no bake lemon cheesecake, which called for icing sugar, do you think it will work with this recipe?
Sounds delicious, do you have a chocolate no bake cheesecake… Canada here.
Hi Martine! I have not asked that so I can’t say what it would be like. If you experiment, let us know.
I do not have a recipe for that currently.
Looks like a delicious recipe. I plan to try this, but with raspberries due to an allergy in the family. (Note you mention taking the cream cheese out of the OVEN before making the recipe. Lol)
Oh goodness oops! I fixed that to read refrigerator. I definitely do not store my cream cheese in the oven – ha ha!
This was very easy to make. I had all of the ingredients. The texture was excellent and the “cake” was delicious
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
On the menu tomorrow for the perfect summer dessert! Andddd I’m the first to comment on a recipe – win!
My sister asked for the recipe because it was so good! The creamy filling and tangy blueberry topping were perfect together.
We have made this many times! We love it! It’s creamy & so yummy!
This recipe was so delicious, and I love that it was no bake! So simple to throw together!