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Blueberry Lemon Delight
This blueberry lemon delight might be my new favorite summer dessert. Also known as a "lush", with layers of Graham cracker crust, lemon cheesecake, blueberry pie filling and whipped cream, it's a delight!
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 40 min👤 Anne Symes📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- saucepan
- baking dish
- bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine the water, lemon juice and sugar in a medium saucepan, stirring well. Add the blueberries and turn the heat on to medium to bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the blueberries for ⏱️ 7-8 minutes until they start to burst. Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the blueberry mixture. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils and thickens, remove the pan from the heat to cool.
blueberries3 cups
2
Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Refrigerate the crust while you make the cheesecake layer.
3
Beat the heavy cream and sugar together until the cream reaches stiff peak stage (do not overbeat or it will become grainy).
heavy cream2 cups
4
In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped cream. Spread the mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
cream cheese (softened)12 ouncespowdered sugar1 cup
5
Spoon the cooled blueberry filling evenly over the cheesecake layer. Gently spread the remaining whipped cream over the blueberry layer. Use an offset spatula to smooth out the whipped cream or the back of a spoon to form swirls in the whipped cream.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least ⏱️ 6 hours.
7
Before serving, garnish the top of the blueberry lemon delight with a few more blueberries and a few slices of lemon if desired. Then, cut the blueberry lemon delight into squares and serve chilled.
blueberries3 cups
Nutrition Facts
calories
601 kcal
fat Content
41 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
44 g
sodium Content
221 mg
protein Content
5 g
cholesterol Content
134 mg
carbohydrate Content
56 g
saturated Fat Content
24 g
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