Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Feel free to substitute the graham crackers with digestive biscuits for a different flavor, and if fresh blueberries aren’t available, frozen ones work just as well.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread half of the cream mixture over the prepared crust, then sprinkle a layer of blueberries on top.
- Repeat with the remaining cream mixture and blueberries, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
My abuela always taught me to trust my senses in the kitchen, so feel free to adjust the lemon juice to suit your taste — after all, cooking is about making a dish your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International